NEW YORK CITY-On Friday afternoon, Jan. 12, the Economic Development Corp. announced it has enlisted Ten W Architects and Ernst & Young LLP as consultants to commence development of a master plan for the Harlem Piers.

MINNEAPOLIS-The building's new owner, Ryan Cos., is converting the top four floors to office space with a restaurant continuing to anchor the first floor. The Essex Building could see up to $3 million in renovations.

BETHESDA, MD-Dan Hudson, Bankmark CEO, is the American Association of Bank Directors' new issues advisor and head of the new bank committee. The association will draw on Hudson's expertise to develop programs for new banks.

ATLANTA-The locally based investment arm of Lane Co. sees acquistion and development niches throughout the Southeast even as economic slowdown persists. The firm has two new assets under contract, ready to close this quarter.