BOSTON-The Boston Redevelopment Authority is approving a series of projects throughout the greater metropolitan area here.

BOSTON-Simon Property is seeking approval for a plan to add a 47-story addition to Copley Place to use for retail and residential units.

NEEDHAM, MA-Potomac Realty Capital LLC is closing on a $20-million bridge loan to acquire and renovate a portfolio of seven military housing communities.

CHARLESTOWN, MA-Locally based Vitale Caturano is expanding into the fourth floor of 80 City Sq. here, leasing-up the final 22,000 sf of the building.

KEENE, NH-The YMCA will replace their existing community center at 38 Roxbury St. with an entirely new building.

MELROSE, MA-The 16-acre neighborhood when complete will have 550 apartments and 15,000 sf of retail space.

NEW YORK CITY-Omnicom Group is signing a new lease for 80,000 sf at 200 Varick St. for 11.5 years.

SPRINGFIELD, MA-Babson Capital is asking Robert Little to replace retiring Kenneth Hargreaves and oversee a $22 billion portfolio.