BOSTON-One analyst anticipates about 200,000 sf of space returning to market, which will drive up vacancy rates. Nonetheless, the local market is in good shape and is expected to improve slowly after the summer.

DETROIT-In a recent speech, Mayor Dennis Archer foresees more commercial, residential and retail development in the city despite the current "pause in recent economic expansion.

SEATTLE-In an effort to keep aerospace giant's world headquarters on the West Coast, representatives from Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan's office have suggested four potential real estate sites to Boeing in a variety of Southland areas.

WASHINGTON, DC-David B. Cardwell will join the National Multi Housing Council as its vice president of finance and technology. Most recently he had been Freddie Mac's senior manager of product development.