Leasing Notes

Many public and private redevelopment projects have been halted because of the downward economy and recent elimination of California redevelopment agencies.

Building permits in the city of San Diego increased 87 percent in the first quarter of 2013 from the first quarter of last year, according to RealtyTrac.

Innovation is a risky business, and real estate developers aren’t likely to be the ones taking those risks. But they should be using the "toolbox of innovations" filled by others, according to professionals at the Urban Land Institute Spring Meeting on Wednesday.