Development

TUCSON-The owner of one of downtown's largest office towers says that one good-sized tenant could prompt the company to start construction on a 23-story office tower.

ORLANDO-The fast-food chain paid local lawyer/investor Hyman Lake $9.38 per sf for the 48,000-sf site at South Orange Blossom Trail and Jordan Road.

EVANSTON, IL-A smaller version of the retailer's State Street store has become 54 condos. The Evanston Galleria preserves details of the art deco building, including floor directors and trademark Marshall Field's clock.

SAN JOSE-The City Council decides tonight whether a citywide vote on the 20,000-worker development should occur. Opponents who gathered enough signatures for such a vote want a "yes" vote. The city's attorney says the petition is technically invalid and should be ignored.

HILLSBORO, OR-In December, the Florida-based corporation acquired a 4.17-acre parcel once planned for a full-service Marriott hotel for $3.8 million. The company isn't yet talking, but sources Regency has preleased 80% of a planned 46,500-sf development.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN-The new agreements will double the number of franchises in the restaurant chain's first year. The ribs restaurant is branching out into Georgia, Tennessee, Ohio, West Virginia and Florida.

HUDSON, WS-Three Indian bands propose casino to help revive ailing track.

BOSTON-Recent city assessments increase the value of the land that comprises the site of the proposed new ballpark in Fenway. The team has been struggling to finance its share of the project and the increase in land values further complicates their plans.