CHICAGO-Julien J. Studley, Inc. predicts office rental rates could drop from 10% to 15% by late 2002 thanks to new developments coming on line. But one of those developers is generally optimistic considering the circumstances.

SPOKANE, WA-To bring order to rampant growth in the region, after more than six years of work, the City of Spokane was successful this week in adopting a comprehensive plan, which promotes growth in 17 designated centers and corridors, including downtown.

SACRAMENTO-If approved by a federal court judge, a compromise between the Sacramento City Council, environmentalists and developers could reopen the Natomas basin to development this year.

ATLANTA-the chain hotel's revenues fall to $114.8 million. The locally based company says it has amended its credit agreement.