Three new leases at West Half signed recently total 7,487 square feet and include Union Kitchen Grocery, which will open its fourth location in DC totaling 3,931 square feet.

“Chris understands the many nuances of the Chicago retail market and is the right person—with the charisma, skill and network—to help us successfully launch this platform here in the region," says Jim Carris, Colliers' Chicago market leader.

The company, which also has offices in Charlotte, NC, reports that Justin Siemens has been named president, Carolinas. Siemens is now responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and structuring new development and acquisition opportunities throughout the region.