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Stories Posted on Aug. 20, 2002
Ballpark District development makes quick progress
Despite more than 16 months of lost construction time and more than $20 million in additional costs resulting from delays, one thing is certain where the new downtown San Diego Ballpark and the surrounding redevelopment district are concerned: John Moores makes good on his promises.
92101: San Diego's hottest zip code
It's no longer a secret. People are talking about the exciting transformation of downtown San Diego. Close to 9,000 homes -- 4,500 condos and 4,300 apartments -- or roughly 40 percent of the city's new housing stock, will be developed here over the next three to five years. From high-rise condominiums to artist lofts, there will be something to fit every lifestyle. Simultaneously, businesses are recognizing the benefits associated with locating in an urban environment well served by public transit, good housing and plenty of amenities.
Downtown San Diego commercial market continues prudent growth during less than certain economy
To the best of anyone's knowledge, for the first time in downtown San Diego's 135-year history, commercial developers have taken a backseat to their residential cousins.
Heart of Little Italy getting bigger and beating stronger
Little Italy, one of eight distinct urban neighborhoods in downtown San Diego, is about to get bigger.
Soaring Dimensions - Central San Diego
The tenant improvement construction for the build out of the 2,200-square-foot theater for the San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum in Balboa Park just northeast of downtown San Diego has been completed. The new theater opened to the public earlier this month.
Renaissance project progresses
Roel Construction Co. is progressing on construction of New York City-based Lambert Development's luxury condominium high-rise - Renaissance -- located in downtown San Diego. The exterior skin of the north tower is near completion and crews have recently poured the 13th level of the south tower. Roel's Concrete Group will be pouring one floor per week for the duration of the project.
Downtown high-rise office projects struggling to get out of the ground
Despite vacancy rates below 8 percent and an 11-year drought of new office space, only one of two planned high-rise buildings appears likely to get under construction in downtown San Diego this year.
Realizing the vision for our 'City of Villages'
A growing number of San Diego neighborhoods -- namely Hillcrest, Uptown, Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy and Kensington -- have successfully evolved into San Diego "urban villages". Offering a combination of big city excitement and small town ambience, the urban village offers a setting where people can stroll around or stop to chat with neighbors; quaint "mom & pop" shops with decorated storefronts; coffee shops and restaurants that spill onto the sidewalks; and farmers' markets for weekly neighborhood get-togethers.
Design concept for pedestrian bridge downtown under way
The city of San Diego has retained a local architectural design firm to prepare the conceptual design concept of an artistic, multifunctional pedestrian bridge over Harbor Drive near the San Diego Convention Center, which would serve as a landmark for "America's Finest City."
Stories Posted on Aug. 21, 2002
Coronado: There's a tremendous amount of building going on
Now that the tolls have been removed from the Coronado Bridge, you might want to check out the building under way in this seaside resort city, founded 114 years ago concurrent with the building of the West Coast's largest resort hotel, the Hotel del Coronado.
San Diego's urban housing redefines concept of master-planned community
San Diego's very first master-planned community is also its latest -- downtown San Diego.
Mission Valley welcomes a new library
The new Mission Valley Branch Library opened July 20, creating a center of learning and a community meeting place adjacent to Fenton Marketplace and the Fenton Parkway trolley station. The $5.52 million, 19,760-square-foot facility consists of a large community room, two seminar rooms, a computer lab, reading areas and a children's library. In addition, the two-acre site has 85 parking spaces.
Shiley science center under way at USD
The $47 million Donald Pearce Shiley Center for Science and Technology, which will boost San Diego's high-tech economy, is part of $100 million in construction planned or under way at the University of San Diego.
Arnett Construction brings Terry Arnett on board
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Arnett Construction has beefed up its management staff. For 10 years, it has been building its management team headed by its founder, Curt Arnett -- and on Aug. 19, Terry Arnett joined the firm as executive vice president.
Trolley tunnel and underground station under way at SDSU
Under way at San Diego State University is one of the most significant transportation construction projects in the region's history. The $431 million, 5.8-mile extension of the Trolley between Mission Valley and La Mesa will include the system's first-ever tunnel and underground station, providing the final link in the trolley's loop around the city.
Construction projects at SDSU nearly complete
Two landmark construction projects at San Diego State University are nearing completion.
Design for addition to Dana Inn & Marina begins
Tucker Sadler Noble Castro Architects has design under way for the approximately $10 million addition to the Dana Inn & Marina, a hotel located at 1710 West Mission Bay Drive in the Mission Bay area of San Diego. Construction is scheduled to begin early 2003.
Stories Posted on Aug. 22, 2002
Central San Diego's office markets poised to benefit from continuing stability, new residential development
With the city of San Diego's increased focus on smart growth and creating a "City of Villages" to help resolve issues over housing, infrastructure and traffic, the central San Diego office markets are in a good position to benefit, according to Burnham Real Estate Services.
Downtown housing attracting new breed of residents
If you think the massive number of new for-sale housing units proliferating in downtown San Diego is attracting only true believers already living the urban lifestyle, think again, suggests one prominent downtown developer.
Revitalizing a blighted community from the ground up
Years ago, Grant Hill, Logan Heights and Stockton were established, economically viable neighborhoods with authentic Victorian and Craftsman homes, superior views of downtown San Diego, a bustling business district and vibrant, close-knit community members. As time has progressed, so has the deterioration of these once healthy neighborhoods, but if you look closely you can see the glimmer of stately charm of these neighborhoods in flux and the bright future to come.
Idec strives to enhance corporate culture in its UTC campus
Creating a corporate culture that thrives on innovation, collaboration and employment development is an aspect many industry leaders strive for. But healthy cultures need proximity -- an aspect of corporate life that Idec Pharmaceutical Corp. finds more rare these days.
Fenton Technology Park to add industrial tech space, attract jobs
A parcel of raw land in Sorrento Mesa/Miramar that was part of a gravel mining operation for 50 years is about to become central San Diego County's newest master-planned business park.
North City biotech hub posts strong net absorption
A recent study by Burnham Real Estate Services showing that biotech companies accounted for more than half of San Diego County's second quarter office absorption was encouraging news for landlords in the North City area where all of the activity occurred.
Work continues at former Naval Training Center
With 75 percent of planned deconstruction and demolition work at San Diego's former Naval Training Center now complete, site preparation is well under way at the new waterfront destination, Liberty Station. The remaining demolition work is set to accelerate over the next few months, in conjunction with new construction activities around several areas of the base.
NTC Foundation building on history of innovation
San Diegans have always celebrated their close ties to the military and the history that has evolved from the partnership. From North Island Naval Station to Camp Pendleton, the military has left a tangible mark on the fabric of the city's progression. As much as the Hotel del Coronado is a defining landmark, so are our military bases.
Riding the skate park development trend
In recent years, skate boarding has grown into a popular sport. Subsequently, a proliferation of new skate parks -- outdoor recreation areas designed specifically for skate boarders and in-line skaters -- have been created in neighborhoods across the nation.
Rising insurance premiums could affect your business
By now, most businesses are aware of the drastic price increases taking place in the insurance market. What is not common knowledge, however, is how long it will last, and what can be done about it.
$60 million Parkloft residential project on target for September move-in date
Secrets of building downtown
The current trend of downtown urbanization and revitalization offers a new lifestyle for San Diegans. Sometimes the benefits of living and working in such a dynamic environment are overshadowed by the inconveniences of construction. Contractors are considered by many to be bearers of relentless noise and debris for months on end and by their neighbors to be a necessary evil whose work will hopefully add to the value of their property.
Spectrum Property Management: San Diego's No. 1 Independent Company
"Managing properties as if they were our own." It's our way of doing business, and we take it seriously, since it is the primary reason Spectrum Property Management is San Diego's No. 1 independent company.
Symphony Towers' team orchestrates agreeable, harmonious office leasing experience
Office relocation is an activity most prefer to contemplate in retrospect.
New Walmart center under construction in Temecula
Flocke & Avoyer Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of Redhawk Towne Center, a (425,000 square foot community center to be anchored by Walmart, Kohl's andRoss Stores.
Santa Fe Place: A new vision for downtown San Diego
San Diegans glimpsed the future of downtown San Diego on April 25 at the groundbreaking event for Santa Fe Place, a 15-acre mixed-use development surrounding the historic Santa Fe Depot.
701 B Street: At the Heart of San Diego's Financial Corridor
Downtown San Diego, the region's largest submarket with 8.8 million square feet of commercial office space, offers significant benefits to companies looking to expand into this market. Attractive views, a concentration of retail services, access to public transportation and an array of entertainment options make downtown a convenient place to live, work and play. With the county's largest law firms, all of the Big Four accounting firms and many major security companies already located downtown, a diverse group of support service companies, such as Web service companies; marketing agencies; telecommunications companies and engineering firms are also moving into this submarket.
Pacific Coast Foam provides exterior insulation finishing and decorative foam details for Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel expansion
Pacific Coast Foam is providing the exterior insulation finishing and custom exterior architectural details which adorn the new Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel expansion, according to Scott J. Buckley, vice president of sales and marketing for PCF, San Diego's largest supplier and installer of expanded polystyrene foam architectural shapes and accents.
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler: Helping to finance the commercial real estate industry
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler LP is a leading intermediary of capital to the commercial real estate industry. With 19 offices nationwide, the firm has the exceptional ability to combine local market expertise, in-house research and unparalleled knowledge of real estate capital markets for its clients' benefit. Our reputation for certainty of closure and industry-leading business volume has helped cement our relationships within all aspects of the real estate capital markets.
Field research is 'front line' in CoStar's drive to deliver quality real estate data
In an age of instant communications and the Internet, CoStar Group literally goes that extra mile to provide its customers in San Diego with the best market information.
Capstone Advisors funds first new residential project in northern California
San Diego-based Capstone Advisors has announced its funding of a new northern California residential development. The project is called Fontaine, which is a part of Edgewood, a master-planned community in Tracy, Calif.
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