PORTLAND-When owners of 333 Oak St. decided to sell the low-income apartment building in 1998, it was in danger of being acquired by developers interested in converting it for use as market rate apartments or high-end condominiums.

WASHINGTON DC-The Federal government's leasing and real estate arm chose the architectural and engineering firm Moshe Safdie & Associates from a field of four to design a new government headquarters building that will anchor an underdeveloped neighborhood.

WEYMOUTH, MA-EPA has concerns about a proposed commercial development here on a 1,450 acre installation but South Shore Tri Town Development Corp. is not worried. It intends to fulfill all requirements.