WASHINGTON, DC-Global architectural and engineering firm URS Corp. reveals its Standard Embassy Design, as commissioned by the US Department of State. The "prototype" is intended to serve as a guideline for new embassies being built around the world.

PHILADELPHIA-Locally based-Berwind Property Group buys a majority stake in Whiteland Towne Center, a 356,000-sf shopping center in Exton, PA. Whiteland is 97%-occupied, anchored by Kohl's and Acme, and located in rapidly growing Chester County.

ROCKLIN, CA-For $9 million, a Yuba City investment group has purchased 63 units in Rocklin, a rapidly growing city. The new owner will now turn around and sell the units as individual properties.

SAN DIEGO-Hoping to capitalize on enhanced land values, a hotel company has bought a Downtown industrial space in an investment deal valued at $6 million.