Retail

RICHMOND HILLS, ONTARIO-DDR execs say that the move is the first in what they hope is a series of developments around the Toronto area.

CAPE TOWN-Developers differ on whether or not entertainment is vital for shopping centers.

WALNUT HILLS, KY-The university is leasing the off-campus site to the developer, which will build retail, apartments, condos, offices, a hotel and a fitness center.

GARLAND, TX-Ray Wirta and Harold Hofer use the 148,870-sf Firewheel Village as the flagship deal. Nexregen lets $2,500-level investors shop and buy into $10-million or so deals.

SAN FRANCISCO-Located in the same Union Street Shopping District block, the two properties sell in separate transactions totaling approximately $14.5 million.

CLEVELAND-After 22 years as CFO, Thomas Smith will retire in April 2008, and current EVP Robert O'Brien will take the post.

NEW YORK CITY-The newly renovated five-story building at 312 Bowery is now part of Steven Croman's portfolio.

CHARLOTTE, NC-Anchored by Compare Foods, the shopping center comprises 141,924 sf of retail and 41,450 sf of office space.