DETROIT-Commissioners want the new board to focus on expansion, contracts, including the $1.2-billion Northwest Midfield Terminal project. The job had been the committee on public services' jurisdiction.

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ-This South Jersey community is actively looking for new growth and new ratables, so it has begun actively courting Regional real estate developers and builders. This community's issues are not uncommon in South Jersey.

WASHINGTON, DC-Tompkins Builders, a local construction firm, is tasked with construction and demolition of the stands and appurtenances for the 2001 Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20. This is the firm's third consecutive inauguration project.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA-Lower interest rates, softening demand for commercial and multifamily space will not affect the values of real estate much in Orange County this year, according to a local banker.