NEW YORK CITY-The Manhattan-based REIT and the New York State Common Retirement Fund expand their joint venture, adding $50 million and $150 million, respectively, for the acquisition of an additional $560 million in net-leased office and industrial properties.

SAN DIEGO-About 100 people attended a workshop at the San Diego Convention Center to mull over ideas for a cultural and arts center at the 22-building former Naval Training Center.

VALENCIA, CA-Avenue Crocker Investors LLC acquires 90,000-sf industrial structure in this northern LA County community from privately held Earle Properties.

LONDON-Crest Nicholson Properties has been granted detailed planning permission for an 80,000-sf retail and leisure development in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.