KANSAS CITY-Visitation parish plans to add to the sanctuary, build a new chapel and community center on the lower level. The expansion is one of the largest efforts of Catholic parishes in the country.

DENVER-Nortel Networks will occupy 83,000 sf in Peakview Tower, the city's newest class-A office project. More deals are expected to break soon, with all eyes on a 50% occupancy level by week's end for the $40-million tower.

HOUSTON-A Philadelphia-based hotel repositioning specialist now owns the Houston Galleria Red Lion. The $20-million deal is mortared with a short-term franchise agreement with Hilton calling for a shutdown in late spring for a complete overhaul.

CARLSBAD-A new 116,375-sf retail project adjacent to the Promenade Mall in Temecula is being marketed by the local office of Colliers International. This is one of hottest retail markets in Southern California.