CHICAGO—The national occupancy rate of the 361 centers studied by IREM was 93%, up from 92% the previous year.

LONG BRANCH, NJ—The Long Branch Planning Board has approved the first phase of development of The Whitechapel Projects, the strategic conversion of a now vacant 14,500-square-foot, pre-World War I warehouse at 15 to 17 Second Avenue, into a sustainable and inclusive destination offering food and drink, live music, art and entertainment.

ATLANTA—Income increasing by double-digits, and air travel is expected to increase, with new hotels in the development pipeline

MAHWAH, NJ—Reflecting increased demand for industrial space in the automotive sales market, NAI James E. Hanson has leased 36,021 square feet at 211 Island Road, Mahwah, NJ, to Ramsey Auto Group.