FT. WORTH-The 20-year-old firm is naming a new president and making plans to open offices outside Texas for the first time. Other plans call for developing client-driven strategic partnerships and beefing up the brokerage and management staff.

SAN FRANCISCO-Seemingly approved Tuesday night, Proposition L, which extends and toughens office development restrictions, is now being defeated by 938 votes, with 10,000 left to count. A preliminary final result is expected by mid-week.

ANDOVER-Quantam Bridge Communications leased a 106,000 sf office building here at the River Road interchange, bolstering Route 495's growing reputation as a haven for high tech. The company is moving due to its rapid growth.

YORBA LINDA, CA- Home-design center pays $5.3 million for two buildings on the same property. Company has been a tenant in the smaller of the two buildings.<p>