CHARLOTTE-The development would be anchored by a 100,000-sf Home Depot Design Expo Center and would also comprise office, restaurant, residential or hotel space.

AUSTIN-With a countdown to utility deregulation under way, an affiliate of the Lower Colorado River Authority is signing a deal for 61,000 sf at Bergstrom Technology Center. The extra space will be needed, says an insider, to accommodate an anticipated business surge come January 2002.

SEATTLE, WA-Tenants whose businesses are disrupted by the significant damage to commercial buildings in Puget Sound may be able to utilize temporary space in the London-based company's three area locations.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN-Melissa Boughton handles lease negotiations and procurement for Musicland stores and Rick Bateson is in charge of design and construction.