1.   The developers say the housing investment would offset the cost of rescuing the convent from dereliction.

2.   Although developers say they appreciate the waivers, many say they would have done their projects without the city aid.

3.   Although increased attention to architectural quality and design may appear to make homes more expensive, developers say that is not necessarily the case.

4.   American developers in particular have said they see a future booming market of U.S. Army and other veterans returning on holidays -- often emotional ones -- to Vietnam.

5.   And game developers said Sega was already far along in its plans to develop software for the Advanced Game Boy from Nintendo.

6.   And the demand for rentals could build as interest rates rise or consumer confidence erodes, developers said.

7.   Another developer said that he could, once an anchor tenant is obtained, be under way within two months.

8.   As a result, video game developers say there is no shortage of advertisers looking for placements or in-game ads.

9.   Both developers said that without the tax certificate program, they would not have proceeded.