Burbank Bets Big On Downtown Buzz With Restaurants, Housing And Sci-Fi Nights
Burbank is pushing restaurants, housing and immersive venues to turn a studio‑heavy, daytime economy into a livelier, round‑the‑clock downtown. New food, student uses and experiential bars are central to the plan.
Tratt Pays $140M For 1.6M‑SF Cookeville Distribution Center
Tratt Properties paid $140 million for a 1.6M‑square‑foot, Academy‑leased distribution center in Cookeville, reinforcing the city’s pull for big logistics users. The sale was brokered by Colliers and closed with Middleton Partners as seller.
Noe Valley’s $3 Million Makeover: Working Blocks Turn Into Big-Money Row
Noe Valley’s village‑like streets and volunteer projects helped make it desirable — and now restored Victorians and rebuilt homes are selling for multimillion dollars. The result: an expensive, family‑friendly neighborhood that looks different than it did decades ago.
Lower East Side Co-op Hands Retail Reins To Lee NYC In 50,000-Square-Foot Shakeup
Lee & Associates NYC will manage roughly 25 storefronts and 50,000+ sq ft at Seward Park Cooperative, signaling a concerted push to modernize the Lower East Side co‑op’s retail mix.
Portland Council Finally Moves $2.5 Million To Bring Black Homeowners Back Home
Portland City Council approved $2.5M to subsidize home purchases in two Black‑led developments, aiming to expand down‑payment help and reconnect displaced families. The funds are split between Williams & Russell and a Self Enhancement Inc. project.
Mt. Juliet Firehouse Boom Turbocharges Emergency Response
Mt. Juliet has boosted fire capital spending from about $490K in FY2017 to $2.9M in FY2026 and opened two modern stations to shorten response times. The upgrades add training space, better living quarters and storm‑hardened features for crews.












