Ski-in, Ski-out Crystal Peak Lodge Becomes Luxurious Cornerstone of Breckenridge Resorts New Peak 7 Base Village

One of the most popular ski and snowboard resorts in North America, Breckenridge Resort, Colo., is unveiling a new base village area this winter that features luxurious ski-in, ski-out accommodations and skier services. The Crystal Peak Lodge, opening today, is the centerpiece of Breckenridge Ski Resort’s new Peak 7 base village, which features a Mediterranean-themed dining experience at Sevens restaurant, a ski and ride school, a rental and... 

Nonprofit Group Helping Prevent Foreclosures Accepting Final Applications in Akron Region

American Homeowner Preservation Inc. (“AHP Ohio”), a nonprofit organization providing an alternative to foreclosure for distressed homeowners, is hosting its final session in Akron on Monday November 24th from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Hampton Inn – Akron South at 3235 South Arlington Road. Since September, the organization has collected almost 300 applications from residents in the Summit County region who are in jeopardy of losing... 

KPMB Will Design Balsillie School

The Balsillie School of International Affairs continues to move forward with the selection of Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (KPMB) of Toronto as the firm to design its new home. The project will be directed by Bruce Kuwabara, design partner, and Shirley Blumberg, partner-in-charge. Internationally recognized for its design excellence, KPMB is the recipient of 10 Governor General’s Awards, Canada’s highest architectural honor.... 

Papa Bello Sells Area Development Rights for Shanghai, China

Papa Bello Enterprises (Pink Sheets: PAPA) is pleased to announce the sale of area development rights for the city of Shanghai in the Peoples Republic of China to partners Mr. Zhiqing Ma and Mrs. Hsiao (Cathy) Endy. Under the terms of the agreement, a minimum growth of 60 units is contracted for the region. Construction on the first restaurant is underway, with an opening date scheduled before the end of 2008. The upscale, 8,000 square foot store... 

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Launches Development of Its New Health-Based Product Emissions Standard for All Indoor Environments

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) announces initiation of its comprehensive product emissions standard for indoor products. Indoor air is known to be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. In newly constructed homes and buildings, levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde can be significantly higher. Exposure to these pollutants can lead to short-term irritation and discomfort and long-term exposure can lead to more... 

SL Green StreetSquash Center to Open in Harlem

Stephen L. Green, Chairman of SL Green Realty, an NYC-based real estate management and development firm, will be joined by civic, community and government leaders on Thursday, November 20, 2008 for the grand opening of the $9 million, 20,000-square foot SL Green StreetSquash Center on West 115th Street — home to StreetSquash, an innovative free afterschool program that combines academic tutoring and college preparation with squash instruction,... 

Trane Launches First High Performance Systems Portfolio for K-12 Schools at U.S. Green Building Councils GreenBuild in Boston

Specifiers and school engineers attending the U.S. Green Building Council’s International Conference and Expo in Boston, will be the first to try Trane’s new “High Performance Systems Portfolio for K-12 Schools.” Where: Booth #1201 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center When: Nov. 19-21, 2008 The High Performance Systems Portfolio is the first and only web-based tool available at www.trane.com/K12Systems... 

Kornberg Associates Architects Opens Tokyo Office

Kornberg Associates Architects (http://www.kornberg.com) has opened a Tokyo office. The company has also been retained by the Okinawa Institute for Science and Technology (OIST) to help design a new government funded scientific research campus and graduate university. Ken Kornberg, president and founder, made the announcement. “Having a presence in Japan opens up many doors for us and further solidifies our international capabilities,”... 

Kungsleden: Two Properties Divested for SEK 34 m

Regulatory News: Listed Swedish property company Kungsleden AB (publ) (STO:KLED) is selling two properties in Lidingö, outside Stockholm, and in Sollentuna, also outside Stockholm, for a total purchase price of SEK 34 m. These properties have gross leasable area of 3,501 sq.m., consisting of office, manufacturing and school accommodation. Total rental value is SEK 4,184 m and total property yield is 6.1%. The sales prices of the commercial and public... 

Credit Market Condition Not Likely to Affect Plans to Build Green Buildings, Say 75% of Commercial Real Estate Executives Surveyed by Turner Construction Company

Despite the concerns about the availability of credit, 75% of the commercial real estate executives surveyed said they would not be any less likely to construct “green” buildings. Green buildings are designed to be more efficient in their use of energy, water and other resources and to create better environments for occupants. In total, 754 commercial real estate executives were surveyed for Turner Construction Company’s 2008 Green...