Leasing

MINNEAPOLIS-Burns International Security Services officers three-day training sessions on working with Somali and Muslim residents in Minneapolis Public Housing Authority buildings in the wake of allegations of hate incidents, discrimination and mistreatment.

PORTLAND- Tom Usher, a senior director with Cushman & Wakefield, tells GlobeSt.com that he sees vacancy holding flat through mid-year. He also sees activity picking up, reiterating what many brokers around town have been telling GlobeSt.com since late January.

PHOENIX-A Pontiac dealership targets 12,600 sf at Mesa's Superstitions Springs Commerce Center II while an electrical parts distributor lines up 8,025 sf at Pinnacle Peak Commerceplex in Phoenix.

NEW YORK CITY-Integra Realty Resources, in its latest investment survey, says that most markets--except for hotels--are recovering nicely, thank you. But owners' over-inflated view of building value isn't helping the capital pipeline to flow again.

LONDON-Occupier demand for commercial property is undoubtedly softer. <I>UK Quarterly Market Beat</I>, Healey &amp; Baker's latest review of the UK market, holds mixed news for those looking to property as a bellwether of the wider economy

NEW ROCHELLE-Signature Bank and Webster Bank report they have expanded their operations into Westchester County and lower Fairfield County respectively.

LOS ANGELES-The publishing house giant Hachette Filipacchi Media has expanded its Los Angeles office across from the Wilshire Courtyard office complex. The company has signed a five-year, $1.6-million agreement for 12,500 sf.

BOSTON-Modern Continental Enterprises removes Trammell Crow Co. from its position as exclusive leasing agent for Independence Wharf, the 335,000-sf office building located on Atlantic Avenue in the financial district, and gives the contract to Cushman &amp; Wakefield.