AUSTIN-Transwestern Commercial Services' new assignment consists of six flex buildings in the north-central and southeast submarkets of Austin. The structures currently boast occupancies ranging from 70% to 90%.

HOUSTON-Occupancy slipped about two points, coming in at 87%, amid a flurry of store closings, says a Weitzman Group exec in a 2001 wrap-up. Despite the backslide, the retail sector is stable. The growth rate will surely slow in light of economy changes.

GREENWICH, CT-Amaranth Advisors, LLC a newly formed hedge fund, has signed a 19,758-sf sublease deal at the Greenwich American Center here.

NEW YORK CITY-It's not enough to rebuild Downtown, Deputy Mayor Daniel Doctoroff said yesterday as Cushman & Wakefield made its 2002 economic forecast. It's an opportunity to build a true 24/7 environment. But market equilibrium is at least three years away.