BOSTON-As it prepares to vote on a proposal to build a ballpark here, the city council voiced its opposition at a public hearing. The council believes the project will cost the city more than originally anticipated.

AVON, CO-It's been three years in the making, but a developer has reached the turnkey stage on a $45-million condo, retail and office project. The development includes 100,000 sf of retail and 25,000 sf of office space.

PHOENIX-Downtown Phoenix boosters are considering three potential sites in the area to build a $335-million, 73,000-seat stadium for the Arizona Cardinals, but want to tie the stadium to a $500-million expansion of the convention center.

CHARLOTTE, MI-The city and the State of Michigan offer the company over $1.5 million in tax abatements to build an assembly plant here, a $10 investment by the company that will create 50 jobs.