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	Top Stories for the Week of August 25, 2008	Print Full Issue
	Click Here For Regional Coverage Kolter Group, Och-Ziff Form $1B JV WEST PALM BEACH, FL-The companies are looking to acquire residential developments throughout the Southeast US. PGCB O.K.'s New Ownership for Casino Project HARRISBURG, PA-The gaming board’s 7-to-0 vote sets the seal on an agreement devised to complete a $780-million slots facility in Pittsburgh. Apollo Increases Capital to $930M for Debt Fund NEW YORK CITY-The fund was formed in 2006 to originate loans for development, redevelopment and repositioning, and is increasing from $621 million in order to 'make larger investments.' Devon's $750M HQ Build Reflects OKC's Progress OKLAHOMA CITY-Experts say the 1.9-million-sf high rise not only will change the CBD skyline, but will solidify the city's ranking as a second-tier metro. Fannie, Freddie Shares Plunge Again WASHINGTON, DC-Worries about a government takeover that would leave shareholders with nothing is fueling the drop. Emaar Unveils $3.2B Mixed-Use Neighborhood DUBAI, UAE-The project, which will be spread over 44 million sf, will have sustainable design features, according to the developer. NYC Looks Into Renewable Energy, Windfarms NEW YORK CITY-Mayor Bloomberg reveals that wind turbines here could serve as new sources of renewable energy; however sources say lawsuits might hinder it from actually getting done. Prime, HarmInvest Finish $738M MXD Plan KAPPELN, GERMANY-The company’s plan to build the largest resort, with more than 7,000 guestrooms, in northern Europe Ports, Energy Add Muscle for Houston's Economy HOUSTON-The RealShare conference is taking a cue from current and future drivers, allowing experts to probe how long the region can thrive in the face of the US economy. Heathrow Has Highest Industrial Rents in World LONDON-Also, several Asian port cities command warehouse rents at more than $15 per sf, according to a mid-year Colliers report. Judge Dismisses Bulk of Claims Against Harcourt LAS VEGAS-The local plaintiff plans to file a series of amendments in its suit against the supposed Ireland-based financier regarding a failed residential-over-retail project. Leading Growth Region Faces Economic Change ONTARIO, CA-The Inland Empire chalked up some of the nation's biggest growth numbers before the downturn. Industry leaders now pose a host of questions for the two-county region east of Los Angeles. Retailers Find Bright Spots in Downturn KISSIMMEE, FL- A slowdown in development and a focus on smaller boxes will keep vacancy rates relatively healthy, speakers say. Print Top Stories

Regional Coverage
Northeast     Print Full Region • NYU Closes on $275M Dorm Buy • NJSEA Refinances $225M of Bonds • $200M Soccer Stadium Moves Ahead • 42-Story Condo Tower Nears Completion • Governor Approves $200M Aquarium • Ward: Region Must Think 30 Years Ahead • Forest City Closes $167M Financing for Build • 435,000-SF Mall Sets Opening • Dirt Moves on $135M Apartment • $100M Funds Two Construction Projects • 220,000-SF Gold LEED Delivers in Loudoun • 494,000-SF Fully-Leased Office Hits the Market	Southwest     Print Full Region • Pennybacker Exec Unfurls Changes for $250M Fund • 240-Unit Villas Purchase Closes Out $154M Fund • Scruggs Changes Firms; 400,000 SF Goes Along • Golden Gate Plans $132M Macaroni Grill Buy-Out • Younan Wins 2-Year War Over Dallas Hotel Pact • Valhalla Negotiating New Deal for $110M Hotel • ML Realty's All-Cash Bid Takes 1M-SF-Plus Stack • Humphreys' e-Urban Plan Ready for $100M Debut • Decker Jones Law Firm Renews, Expands HQ • Spear Street Lands Deed for 1M-SF-Plus Package • Ground Breaks Thursday on AAA Provider's BTS • St. Ives, Land Plan Dig Into 89,883-SF Project
Midwest     Print Full Region • Cabela’s Mum on Anchoring $400M MXD • Jameson and CRF Merge to Form Powerhouse • Continental Plans $200M New Outlet Center • Pilkington Takes 401,348-SF Site in Big Run • Forum Plans $175M MXD Along Highway • Hilco Holdings LLC To Sell Five Properties • BP Signs 10-Year Office Lease for 225,000 SF • Intercontinental Buys 353-Unit Site for $30M • Frankfurt To Head Chicago’s TCC Office • Brighton-Best Completes Warehouse Lease • BP Leases 64,000 SF for Development Center	West Coast     Print Full Region • Emmett REIT Arranges $365M Portfolio Refi • Pacific Office JV Buys 1M-SF, $195M Portfolio • New Golden Nugget Tower Underway • Legacy Passing on 488 Almaden • Gap Cutting Square Footage By Up to 15% • Harp Group Buys 802-Room Sheraton for $97M • Penta Retracts Golden Nugget Tower Info • Kennedy Wilson, Emerald Sell 31 Condos at Auction • SNK Finalizes Financing for Condo Project • OWR-Edmunds JV Unveils 3000 Plaza Condos • Unsolicited Offer Produces 150,000-SF Sale • Seagate Clean Room Facility Up for Sale
Southeast     Print Full Region • ICSC Panelists Urge Cooperation • NYLO Plans 50-Hotel Expansion • Winthrop Invests in 6-Building Campus • Slowdown Affecting Local Office Demand • Fowler Acquires First Southeast Community	Around The Globe     Print Full Region • Time Equities Tickets Toronto for Niche Play • 193,750-SF Landmark Hits Bull's Eye of CBD Need • Wagon Works $58M Manufacturing Sale-Leaseback
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