New demand from fitness center operators is proving to be positive for the success of the whole shopping center.

Collectively, the proposals total more than 50 million square feet of commercial space across 23 different neighborhoods in all five boroughs, city officials note.

The country may have tremendous wealth and power, but a politically toxic atmoshere, the worst since Watergate, should be a concern to all, real estate executives at DLA Piper's global conference were told yesterday.