A dense, mixed-use development in University Circle on Stokes Boulevard between Carnegie and Cedar avenues was set in motion today with the signing of a ground lease.

The intersection of Lake and Detroit avenues in Cleveland could see a significant development in the coming years after a major out-of-state investor acquired a strategic property here.

There appear to be seven applicant real estate projects across the state that may apply for funding from a new state intended to support megaprojects. But one notable project may sit out this application round.

Law firm Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP may expand into Key Tower rather than relocate to nuCLEus, dealing a major blow to the long-planned downtown Cleveland development.

Downtown Cleveland’s residential market is on fire based on the occupancy and average rental prices of major buildings, the pace of renting and the oft-debated population growth of downtown.

Conceptual plans for a large Flats East Bank development by Chicago and Cleveland developers were released today.