WESTBOROUGH, MA-A residential development has been scaled back after negotiations between the town and AvalonBay Communities Inc. Community leaders and residents were concerned about the potential impact of the facility on the local environment and quality of life.

KIRKLAND, WA-Locally-based MJR Development is planning the 52,000-sf office building with underground parking for two acres adjacent Interstate 405 on 116th N.E. The company hopes to break ground next February and be done before the end of the year.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL-The developers are expecting an 11% return on their $250 million investment, according to published reports. If they achieve that, it would rank the venture among the top 10% to 15% in profitability for shopping centers in the country, say industry sources.

KIRKLAND, WA-The two-story, 59,000-sf office building being constructed by Seattle Developer Mike Mastro got underway in September and is scheduled for completion in May 2001. The $15.5 million building will have annual rents ranging from $27/sf to $33/sf, including expenses.