HOUSTON-Weingarten Realty Investors of Houston has named a new vice president of property management. Lois Robinson will assume responsibility for the operation of the REIT's entire portfolio, which encompasses 14 states.

ROYAL OAK, MI-A $30-million site plan for the Chrysos Development project has been approved by the Planning Commission. Marketing for the project will start soon.

WAUKEGAN, IL-The City Council approves TIF financing ordinances targeted at revitalizing the dying Lakehurst shopping mall area. The TIFs are a shot in the arm for plans by developer Martin Tuohy to create his $800-million University Station, a higher-education-oriented mixed-use project.

HILLSBORO, OR-The building will open officially on Nov. 6 with 50 employees, expand to 70 people by the end of 2000 and add an additional 25 after the first of the year. The center is ultimately planned for 218 employees.