The South County is poised for transformation, with plans for a third border crossing and ongoing residential, retail and hospitality projects that promise to create a thriving area for business and tourism.
Economic revitalization of the Otay Mesa area -- with the addition of commercial space in the form of offices, hotel and conference center and a solar park -- is just one of the many ambitious goals of the Brown Field Airport development plan, hatched by Distinctive Projects, which won out over six other developers that submitted plans in 2007.
By the start of next year, residents and visitors of Imperial Beach will have something that will enhance and provide better access to the Pacific Ocean, as construction is well under way on the Palm Avenue Street End Project.
Construction of the Higher Education Center at San Ysidro, part of Southwestern College, is on schedule for its 2009 opening.
Across the street from National City's City Hall soon will be a modern condominium complex, reflecting the area's metropolitan location between downtown San Diego and South Bay's burgeoning industrial development.
Last year, more than 1.4 million trucks and 11.8 million passenger vehicles crossed the Otay Mesa port of entry, often with waits stretching on for hours.
Construction on Harbor View Condominiums in National City has been put on hold due to the housing slump and slow economy.
Since its inception, the U.S.-Mexico border fence has caused nationwide controversy. Now after more than two years of clearance to begin construction, preparation of the San Ysidro area has begun.
Last year, the San Ysidro DMV, which achieved its LEED Gold status, was one of the highest-profile projects in the South County area. While it is still garnering attention -- it received San Diego Gas & Electric's 2008 Energy Efficiency Integration Award -- other green efforts also are making their mark in the region this year.
From a third border crossing to a new Costco in National City, the South Bay is poised for a huge transformation.
Swimming is not an option, and though it may be home to an unsightly power plant, Chula Vista and National City would like to become the bay front destination of choice, not of second thought.
At a time when contractors are looking for work and cities are struggling to stay within their budget, National City is spending $8 million to repave roads.
Ledcor Construction Inc. has completed the 40,000-square-foot second phase of construction for Doctors Park, a new five-building medical/dental office campus located on 6 acres at Otay Lakes Road and Lane Avenue in the master-planned EastLake in Chula Vista.
With the city of Imperial Beach wanting to revitalize its oceanfront and Pacifica Cos. needing to remodel one of their hotels, the construction of the new Seacoast Inn has just received its final approval and is anticipated to be completed in fall 2009.
The SR 905 freeway job is getting started, but it will take years and hundreds of millions of dollars to complete the border infrastructure plan.
The retail and home construction industry may have a dark cloud hanging over it, but skies seem bright for McCarthy Building Cos. as plans to double its San Diego office are already under way.
The Daily Transcript presents the 27th 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.
Office, civic and hospitality projects are proving to be bright spots in a slow economy, with developments in Central San Diego destined to keep builders busy for years to come.
Take a look at real estate and construction developments in the East County, where big plans mean big changes are on the horizon.
Developments in Riverside and Imperial counties have the potential to impact local residents in a big way. Read about some of the upcoming and ongoing projects being undertaken by San Diego's neighbors to the north and east.
North County continues to grow with transportation, retail, office, education and energy projects under way.
The Daily Transcript’s final edition of Soaring Dimensions, a special annual publication that highlights all the new and ongoing construction projects happening around the county. This report looks at a range of projects, including residential, hospitality, public works and education.
The Daily Transcript presents its 33rd edition of Soaring Dimensions. Take a closer look at real estate and construction developments in all regions of the county.
The Daily Transcript presents its 32nd edition of Soaring Dimensions. Take a closer look at real estate and construction developments in all regions of the county.
The Daily Transcript presents its 31st edition of Soaring Dimensions. Take a closer look at real estate and construction developments in all regions of the county, plus special reports on the Port of San Diego, and Temecula and Murrieta.
The Daily Transcript celebrates its 30th edition of Soaring Dimensions. Take a closer look at real estate and construction developments in all regions of the county, plus Temecula and Murrieta.
The Daily Transcript presents the 29th edition of Soaring Dimensions. Take a closer look at real estate and construction developments in all regions of the county, plus Temecula and Murrieta.
The Daily Transcript presents the 28th edition of Soaring Dimensions. Take a closer look at real estate and construction developments in all regions of the county.
The Daily Transcript presents the 27th 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.
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.
The Daily Transcript presents its 25th 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.
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