Industrial

SAN DIEGO-The road is cleared for the Port District to buy four blocks from the city of San Diego for convention center and ballpark parking.

DETROIT-State development officials travel to South Korea to present their case to

LONDON- The Imperial Tobacco Pension Fund is reweighting its portfolio by selling six industrial estates. It plans to reinvest the proceeds in the office and retail sectors.

MEDFORD, MA-The Massachusetts Highway Department gives $12 million to the Telecom City project, a 200-acre, $750 million development located here and in Malden and Everett to improve its road infrastructure. Despite the current economic climate, the project is forging ahead.

ST. PAUL, MN-User fees or proceeds from expanded gaming in the state are among proposals to provide public money for the stadiums. Total cost of both stadiums is estimated at $825 million.

NEW YORK CITY-The former mayor pulled a behind-the-scenes Hollywood shuffle during his last week in office, quietly green-lighting a Staten Island movie-studio plan helmed by ex-mayoral crony Danny Aiello and a $40-million handout that could finally get cameras rolling at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

ROCHESTER, MN-The architectural and engineering firm has tapped Gary Gray as head of the new office. The move is part of the firm's local focus, putting offices in areas where its clients are.

NASHVILLE, TN-The price and total amount of real estate involved were not disclosed in the 40-location acquisition by the Nashville operator.