HOUSTON-Lexicon Genetics' campus in The Woodlands is being expanded by 188,400-sf. The completed 252,000-sf project, slated to deliver by October 2001, will include a new lab for gene identification.

KANSAS CITY, MO-A former department store warehouse will be converted into a telcom hotel. XO Communications is the first communications company to sign up, in a 30,000-sf lease.

SAN JOSE, CA-About a dozen locals met with Mayor Ron Gonzales and Downtown Councilwoman Cindy Chavez late last month to express concerns that the development could spill over into their tranquil, tree-lined streets.

BOSTON-Landmark Ltd.'s plan to redevelop the Boston Police Headquarters was killed after city officials became frustrated with the company's inability to pursue financing.