NEW YORK CITY-Steve Madden, on of the fashion industry's hottest shoe designers, may see the company named for him go on the block in the wake of significant stock depreciations following charges filed against him.

MELVILLE, NY-Reckson Associates has sold a 49% ownership interest in eight commercial office properties, including two buildings in Stamford, CT, and one in Tarrytown, NY, in a deal valued at $136 million.

CORAL GABLES, FL-The Rouse Co., known for its innovative retail ventures, is becoming more of a player in South Florida mixed-use development. One such project is breaking ground by year end in this Miami suburb. Another, planned for nearby Kendall, FL, is in the initial approval stages.

SAN JOSE, CA-If the $1 billion project is approved tonight, as expected, it goes before the City Council on Oct. 24. City officials have been highly in favor of the project, and it's no wonder. Cisco is the city's largest employer.