HOUSTON-Rental revenue is up 28% over Q1 2001's results. The spike, says the REIT, is from 258 new leases and renewals, totaling one million sf. But, the Houston-based Weingarten also has new projects and buys to thank for the strong showing.

SAN DIEGO-An audit conducted by the state at the behest of a local lawmaker has found that the San Diego Unified Port District has undercharged rents to tenants on San Diego Bay.

AUSTIN-The Austin-based natural foods grocer opens a 40,000-sf store in Toronto's mixed-use Yorkville neighborhood. The opening makes 132 in the Whole Foods network and comes a week after its expansion announcement in Austin.

LOS ANGELES-The first major retail center built in South Los Angeles since the riots following the Rodney King decision in April 1992, Chesterfield Square is now 92% leased. NFL star Keyshawn Johnson is a partner in the development.