PHOENIX—The Phoenix multifamily market has been on the upswing for some time. And in the midst of all this activity, real estate experts have identified a renaissance where many of Phoenix's existing, and sometimes much older, apartment communities are concerned as one of the driving forces in the Valley's multifamily market. GlobeSt.com caught up with CBRE's Brian Smuckler to discuss this trend.

NEW YORK CITY—Amazon.com plans to open its first brick-and-mortar store on one of city's busiest shopping streets, proving that online commerce presents opportunities for—rather than threats to—the retail market.

ST. LOUIS—For the first phase of its multi-phase plan, the school will begin construction of two new residence halls and renovate and convert other facilities.

CAMDEN, NJ— Campbell Soup Co. announced on Thursday that it selected Brandywine Realty Trust of Radnor, PA as the developer for the mixed-use Gateway District property here that many city and business officials hope will key the revitalization of this long-troubled city.