PORTLAND-Reacting to concern from city officials and neighborhood groups, Portland Public School officials agree to reconsider the process for selling off several dozen acres of parks and sports fields to help make up budget shortfalls.

SAN DIEGO, CA-Typical "achievable" rent for a 10,000-sf unit in a class A building is $31.08 per sf, according to the latest report from CB Richard Ellis.

NEW YORK CITY-The agency charged with overseeing the redevelopment of Lower Manhattan, stung by the harsh reception of its first efforts, goes back to square one with an RFQ for five new planning teams and a laundry list of new design goals.

CHICAGO-Officials at the REIT report negotiations have begun on a long-term settlement with the embattled consulting and audit firm, which leases 656,831 sf at two Downtown office buildings. At $16.8 million a year, Andersen is Prime Group's biggest tenant.