PHOENIX-An area of the Valley that has been the most active for office development during the past two years is getting yet another speculative project.

WASHINGTON, DC-While office vacancy rates in the District held at 3% in the first quarter, the economic downturn has apparently hit Northern Virginia and Maryland, according to a C&W study.

LOS ANGELES-A state agency and a law firm ink separate pacts at Shidler Group's Pasadena Office Tower. Agreements are worth a combined $1.6 million.

CHARLOTTE-Three of the fastest-growing counties are in North Carolina, according to U.S. Census data. State zoning laws for development are encouraging the growth.