LOS ANGELES-Experts say Southern California's multifamily market should get even stronger next year, despite solid gains in construction and a widely anticipated economic slowdown.

SOMERVILLE, MA-Emphasizing the plan's lack of mixed-use development, Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay rejects Ikea's proposal for development at Assembly Square. The Swedish furniture company says it will resubmit another proposal.

MT. OLIVE, NJ-Strategic move said to be a plus for all concerned, but it's too early to determine the impact on Knoll employees and the company's real estate holdings.

SHELTON, CT-Cushman & Wakefield of Connecticut has been awarded the exclusive leasing assignment for the current home of Philips Medical Systems' North American headquarters. The company is relocating next summer.