ST. PAUL, MN-Metro Council chairman Ted Mondale credits urban renewal and smart growth policies for population increases in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The growth of 29,000 in the '90s reverses longstanding trends.

LOS ANGELES-Neither firm will comment, but one former Cushman Realty exec says a deal is in the works. Rumors about a combination began spreading in brokerage communities on both coasts last week.

DALLAS-The fruits of Regency Centers' labor has paid off in developing an upscale shopping complex to complement the tony Trophy Club development. The project has netted a coveted SADI Award by Shopping Center World.

HOUSTON-Northwest Office Building has renewed one tenant and signed a new one in recent transactions. Coming on board is Ornate Inc., a high-speed exchange service for commercial, e-commerce and residential properties.