SEATTLE-The 40-story office tower would rise adjacent to the museum and one-half block from the bank's namesake headquarters building. The bank would occupy about 800,000 sf and the museum about 300,000 sf.

CHICAGO-While 15 US properties are used as collateral, the CMBS and mezzanine funding will allow the privately held hotel company to pursue potential acquisitions, CEO Laurence S. Geller says.

WASHINGTON, DC-A groundbreaking ceremony on March 6 is in the works to officially kick off the development of the 233-suite Residence Inn Marriott. The $43-million endeavor is the product of The Donohoe Cos., Hospitality Partners and Four Fires LLC.

SCHAUMBURG, IL-The Society of Actuaries expands its deal at Woodfield Corporate Center to 30,510 sf. Equis Corp. SVP Gregg Raus reports the group achieved a 15% reduction in space costs.