VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, MI-New industrial development breaks ground for a 200,000-sf warehouse and automotive distribution space. A second building is in the design phase.

SEATTLE, WA-In a $7.86 million transaction, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen adds a 1.5-acre former furniture store property to his $100 million in holdings near the southern shore of Lake Union.

ATLANTA-JDN Realty is trying again. The firm has named Lee S. Wielansky, co-founder of Midland Development Group, as president and CEO for its JDN Development Co. The company lost most of its top execs earlier this year and a replacement CEO in October.

HOUSTON-Tweeter has signed for its third spot in the Houston area as the tenant's broker searches for space in two more city submarkets. Meanwhile, high-fashion retailer Soho is making plans for a new store in Woodway Village.