DETROIT-To battle urban sprawl, the new council will examine land use concerns and make report to the governor by Aug. 15.

NEW YORK CITY-National Golf's shareholders OK'd the deal on December 18. Smart move; holders of outstanding shares will receive $12 per. Roland Smith, hand-picked by the investment group to lead the REIT after the sale, can now take his post.

LONDON-Dartford Borough Council in North Kent has signed a development agreement with ProLogis for a 2 million sf development on the 270-acre Joyce Green Hospital site beside the QEII bridge over the Thames.

LONDON-With many in the City of London saying that yesterday's 0.25% base rate cut is a sign that the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street is all in a dither, she will be pleased of support from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.