Here's a look at this week's trends, announcements and deals that you may have missed in the country's North West region.

WASHINGTON, DC--The project is part of the District's New Communities Initiative.

MIAMI—“It's no longer simply about an attractive or shiny finished product with all the bells and whistles…”

CHICAGO—Although a large headquarters office may be essential, “law firms may be overlooking an opportunity to create meaningful cost savings by thinking about their space needs differently,” says Daniel Arends, who heads the national legal sector practice at Colliers.