OAKLAND, CA-Ellis Partners enters a three-month negotiation period with the Port of Oakland toward being master developer of a $200 million project at Jack London Square that will include new offices, retail space and hotel.

AUSTIN-Cirrus Logic is joining the tenant lineup at the Terrace Business Park, but holding onto its space near Bergstrom International Airport. The firm has signed for 190,000 sf for a new corporate headquarters.

SAN DIEGO-Building owners are endorsing a Pittsburgh company's energy management system to help cut high energy costs.

CHARLOTTE-Developers, residents and community leaders here are heading to court in unprecedented numbers. Corporations have big bucks and expensive lawyers on their side to fight the disputes. Residents rely on strident voices to sway judges.