A wave of hotel and office developments is still washing over Central San Diego, as the region continues to redefine itself. Get an in-depth look at upcoming, ongoing and completed projects in the 26th annual edition of Soaring Dimensions.

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Uptown residential development complete

Construction is complete for Deca, a new 37-unit, mixed-use urban residential development at 3744 Park Blvd. in the Uptown area of San Diego. 

New biotech facility to be built in University City

The UTC area maintains one of the most profitable and highly concentrated life science clusters in the world. Approximately 500 life science and biotech companies call San Diego home, providing an $8.5 billion annual economic impact. At least 150 of those companies reside in the UTC market. 

BOMA celebrates centennial: Pacific Ridge Corporate Centre wins prestigious International Toby Award

Celebrating its 100th year as the premier trade association devoted exclusively to the commercial real estate industry, BOMA International recently held the North American Real Estate Congress and The Office Building Show from July 21-24 in New York City. 

Sharp on target to reach capital campaign goal for new hospital

In effort to help build San Diego's first hospital in 15 years, the Sharp HealthCare Foundation launched its biggest philanthropic effort to date. 

Construction on Hilton Convention Center Hotel at halfway point

Construction for the new 32-story Hilton Convention Center Hotel is about halfway complete, and rooms are set to be available starting in December 2008. The more than 1 million-square-foot site will include a public park, a pier for water taxis on an adjacent site, a parking garage, retail, restaurant and 100,00 square feet of meeting space. 

Electra rises above other downtown residential towers

Standing at 450 feet and rising up from the old San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) downtown facility, Bosa Development's residential tower Electra represents not only the tallest such structure in San Diego, but a prime example of incorporating a historic structure into the design of a new development. 

Local green projects gain recognition

Central San Diego is at the forefront of green building this year. With a handful of newly LEED-certified buildings still being built and an additional three-dozen buildings currently on the LEED Registered projects list, it is certainly making its splash in the expanding green building arena. 

Hard Rock ready to roll with new condo-hotel downtown

The new Hard Rock Hotel downtown is in its final phase of construction, set to open early this fall with a kickoff celebration that may include a concert from the Black Eyed Peas, who have also designed their own suite in the hotel. The 312,000-sqaure-foot project will include a 12-story hotel, bars, restaurants, a concert venue and 40,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space. 

Concrete panels lifted on Spectrum Corporate Center

Staples Construction Co.'s San Diego division has lifted concrete panels for Spectrum Corporate Center, Lot 3 located in the San Diego Spectrum master plan at 9242 and 9246 Lightwave Ave. in Kearny Mesa. 

Sweeping air rules impact construction firms

For nearly two years, construction industry leaders listened to California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff describe their goals for cleaner air to be achieved through their plans to reduce off-road diesel engine emissions. During those same two years, industry leaders invested thousands of hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars educating CARB staff on the unique realities of the construction industry: 

Construction nearly complete on five new schools

On course with five new schools opening in September, the San Diego Unified School District community reaps the benefits of Proposition MM funding. 

Scripps Health to upgrade La Jolla facility

Keeping up with the plethora of projects Scripps Health has in store for the next 10 years requires a team of experts and a keen memory, according to CEO Chris Van Gorder. 

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Profiles

Real estate firm gives customers 'the perfect fit'

Acquiring office space or a building can be as crucial for a company as the operation of the business itself. 

Creating experiences, extracting emotion in architecture

Imagine walking into a building for the first time, blindfolded. Soon the blindfold comes off, and you find yourself in the middle of that building - without any people or commotion. 

Construction Videos

Southwest Fisheries Science Center gets new facility

May 22, 2013 -- Reporter Carlos Rico gets a behind-the-scenes look at the new $74 million NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center.

Solar installation in La Mesa with Sullivan Solar

March 20, 2013 -- Reporter James Palen goes onsite for a look at a solar installation at a La Mesa home, and takes a look at the various and expanding options for potential residential solar customers. Sullivan Solar explains what people thinking of going solar can expect and how they can make the change to an affordable one.

USS Ronald Reagan returns home

March 21, 2013 -- The USS Ronald Reagan arrived at Naval Air Station North Island on Thursday, after a 14-month stay in the Pacific Northwest for $218 million in repairs and upgrades. Reporter Carlos Rico was at Naval Base Coronado to get the details.

 

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Soaring Dimensions - 2007

The Daily Transcript presents the 26th edition of Soaring Dimensions, featuring in-depth coverage of the county's real estate and construction developments. Organized by region, this special report takes a closer look at local expansion and redevelopment projects, as well as ongoing and new plans.

Companion Reports

Soaring Dimensions 2007 - East and Imperial Counties

Take a look at real estate and construction developments in East and Imperial counties and beyond in the 26th annual edition of Soaring Dimensions.

Soaring Dimensions 2007 - North County

New construction is under way as North County entices greater numbers of businesses to the area. Learn more about the hotspots of activity in the 26th annual edition of Soaring Dimensions.

Soaring Dimensions 2007 - South County

Redevelopment efforts continue in the South County that promise to make this region a thriving area for business and tourism. Find out more in the 26th annual edition of Soaring Dimensions.

Soaring Dimensions 2007 - Southwest California

San Diego's neighbor to the north, southwest Riverside, has grown at a remarkable pace over the last few years due to affordable housing, commercial real estate opportunities and proximity to Interstate 15. Read all about it in the 26th annual edition of Soaring Dimensions.

Archived Reports

Soaring Dimensions 2007 - East and Imperial Counties

Take a look at real estate and construction developments in East and Imperial counties and beyond in the 26th annual edition of Soaring Dimensions.

Soaring Dimensions 2007 - North County

New construction is under way as North County entices greater numbers of businesses to the area. Learn more about the hotspots of activity in the 26th annual edition of Soaring Dimensions.

Soaring Dimensions 2007 - South County

Redevelopment efforts continue in the South County that promise to make this region a thriving area for business and tourism. Find out more in the 26th annual edition of Soaring Dimensions.

Soaring Dimensions 2007 - Southwest California

San Diego's neighbor to the north, southwest Riverside, has grown at a remarkable pace over the last few years due to affordable housing, commercial real estate opportunities and proximity to Interstate 15. Read all about it in the 26th annual edition of Soaring Dimensions.

Construction Videos

Ted Bumgardner, Xpera Group

July 16, 2012 -- Ted Bumgardner, President of construction expert witness consulting company, Xpera Group, chats about what sets his company apart from the competition and his love of the business.

Jody James Watkins, Watkins Landmark Construction

May 21, 2012 -- Jody James Watkins explains how he got started in California and what he wants his company, Watkins Landmark Construction, to mean to the community.

Armando Flores of Charco Design & Build

May 11, 2012 -- Armando Flores, president and CEO of Charco Design & Build, describes his passion for homes in the residential remodelling industry.

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