ANNAPOLIS, MD-The long-anticipated Knighton Garage moves closer toward realization now that the city has settled on Costello Construction to build the new $6.7 million facility. The 270-car garage is expected to be done in a year.

ARLINGTON, VA-The Air Force Memorial edges closer toward reality with the Air Force Memorial Foundation's recent tapping of Centex Construction Co. to handle pre-construction activities at the three-acre site.

WASHINGTON, DC-The new 500,000-sf mixed-use project known as Terrell Place welcomes its largest tenant yet, as law firm Venable LLP moves into 240,000 sf of office and function space within the building.

ANNAPOLIS, MD-The 100-room Country Inn & Suites, Annapolis gets snapped up in a $9 million deal between seller Annapolis Hospitality LLC and buyer LDM USA Inc.

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA-Neighborhood retail spot Colonial Square Shopping Center makes room for a new retailer with Brecher Corp.'s commitment to 9,500 sf of space to house furnishings store Unfinished Furniture.

WASHINGTON, DC-Occupants at 1133 Connecticut Ave. welcome a new neighbor, Franklin Templeton Cos. LLC, now that the investment management company has committed to nearly 30,000 sf of space in the 175,000-sf structure.

SILVER SPRING, MD-City and county officials make room for their second business incubator with the start of work on a new 20,000-sf facility that will provide office space and services for technology startups.

WASHINGTON, DC-Franklin Tower, a 212,000-sf premium office property in the District's East End, has fetched $87.6 million in its sale to WestWind Capital Partners LP. The 12-year-old property is currently leased to 98% capacity.