Globest Sectors

BOSTON-Edward A. Fish Associates and the Asian Community Development Corp. begins construction on the Metropolitan, a 251-unit project that is being developed through a public/private partnership on a 43,860 sf parcel in Chinatown.

SANTA ROSA, CA-Four years after Charles Schultz decides to build a museum and research center, the idea is reality. The $8 million facility opened its doors this weekend.

WEST LOS ANGELES, CA-In a $3.7-million deal, Immortal Entertainment Group signs on for space in Kilroy Realty Corp.'s Westside Media Center at Olympic Boulevard and Bundy Drive.

CHICAGO-A 69-story building would replace a parking lot at 111 W. Wacker Dr. with 320,000 sf of office space and 240 condominiums. The corner of Wacker and Clark Street has been undeveloped for more than 30 years.

IRVINE, CA-Timeshare developer MPTV Inc. has renewed its permits to renovate five buildings at its Lake Tropicana timeshare resort near Las Vegas, which is planned to include 144 apartments in 22 buildings, a tennis court, a spa, swimming pools and other recreation facilities. MPTV is seeking funding to complete the project.

PORTLAND-An article this week in Oregon's major daily newspaper says rumors are circulating that the 1.2-million-sf mall is being sold. The regional mall's owner, not quoted in the article, tells GlobeSt.com it's "not marketing the property.

ONTARIO, CA-Encompassing 35,000 sf, the retail complex is located at 2529 Euclid St. It was 95% occupied at the time of sale, with tenants including McDonald's and Del Taco.

ORLANDO-Osceola Circuit Judge Jeffords D. Miller has ruled the 50-member Orlando/Kissimmee Hotel Motel Association can't interfere with contract negotiations the county is having with Orlando-based Xentury City Development Co. to erect a $100 million, 500,000-sf convention center on Osceola Parkway and International Drive South, minutes from Walt Disney World.