NOVI, MI-The state's largest Catholic school has received $8.4-million, 60-acre land gift, and will raise money to build new complex there.

TAMPA, FL-Net absorption for 2002 was a negative 106,716 sf but improved in the fourth quarter to a positive 34,453 sf. Still, property owners face another difficult year as vacancies continue to rise and competition increases, according to a new Grubb & Ellis analysis.

AUSTIN-The Long Center committee has pushed the opening to 2005 for the privately funded arts project with a $110-million price tag. To date, $62.3 million has been raised. Meanwhile, Gov. Rick Perry and Austin Mayor Gus Garcia join the committee.

ARLINGTON, TX-The 226-unit Rock Ridge breaks ground today on a newly closed 17 1/2 acres that's been under contract since 2000. Glenbrook Residential is building a neighbor for its first South Arlington project in a changed strategy for a long-term hold.