AUSTIN-The Landmark Organization has cleared the first hurdle to relocate the historic Dickinson-Hannig House to park land. Preservationists can rest easy that it no longer will be a gift shop for a $225-million convention hotel. A final decision comes March 8 at city council.

WATERTOWN, MA-Harvard University confirms that it is interested in acquiring the Arsenal on the Charles River here. Local officials are concerned that it could lose significant tax revenue if the university converts the 30-acre office complex into a campus.

BEND, OR-Both the Eugene, OR-based Pape Group and Utah-based Powdr Corp. have $20,000-a-share purchase offers before the resort's estimated 200 shareholders. Pape wants to improve on its existing 23% ownership. Powdr wants to add to its resort holdings with a majority share.

PHOENIX-A local developer has purchased a parcel in the rapidly expanding suburb of Gilbert for $1.3 million and plans to build a retail center there.