July 2008 - Posts - 92101urbanliving

Marina District Luxury Living Holding Its Value
29 July 08 11:45 PM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

A lot of discussion these days is about the market "tanking" and all Real Estate Sales "going into the dumps". We believe that you can't blanket the entire 92101 with a "market trend". We have the numbers to prove it. Cynics, prepare to sit back in your armchair and seethe at the facts.

At the Harbor Club, the average time on market is about 36 days. Average price per square foot is in the mid $700 range, and the biggest tell of all is that the units are sold within 95% of their list price.

At the Pinnacle Museum Tower, the average time on market is 47 days with the average price per square foot at about $720. The units are sold within 98% of their list price. That is incredible!

Now to the Old Guard of Downtown San Diego Luxury, the Meridian. For a 20+ year old building it is looking like the best Marina luxury deal in town. With an average price per square foot of $634 and a market time of 39 days, you need to jump on this one quickly! Units within are sold on average of 82% of list price, a greater negotiating curve than the other two towers of luxury.

Something to consider when looking for high rise luxury.

4th of July Celebrations
29 July 08 01:49 PM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

In San Diego there is never a lack of events on the 4th of July. Fireworks line the Harbor and bay and numerous other San Diego spots. What are you doing? Not sure yet? Here’s a list of San Diego 4th of July events close to downtown.

North County
Carlsbad
Legoland’s Red, White and Boom
Where: Legoland
1 Lego Drive
When: July 4 Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Regular park admission applies, though non-park guests are welcome to view fireworks from the parking lot for $2 after 7 p.m.

Del Mar
County Fair Fourth of July
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard
When: Gates to the fair open at 10 a.m. with July 4 fireworks at 9 p.m. Enjoy the food and game booths, a petting zoo, and carnival rides!

Encinitas
Community Celebration
Where: Cottonwood Creek Park
Vulcan Avenue and Encinitas Boulevard
When: July 4, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Come for games, the national anthem, and a pancake breakfast!
Quail Botanical Gardens’ Red, White, and Blue Parade
Where: Quail Botanical Gardens
230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
When: Parade through the children’s’ garden begins at 10 a.m.

CENTRAL

Coronado
Celebrate the Fourth in Coronado
Where: See the parade along Orange Avenue
When: The annual July 4 Parade begins at 10 a.m. Don’t miss the fireworks from Coronado’s picturesque ferry landing or Glorietta Bay Park at 9 p.m.

La Jolla
La Jolla’s ‘Lights Over the Cove’
Where: Scripps Park, La Jolla Cove
1100 block of Coast Boulevard
When: The July 4 free concert at the sea begins at 7 p.m. Stay for the fireworks at 9 p.m.!

Mission Bay
Independence Day at Sea World
Where: Sea World
500 Sea World Dive
When: July 4 fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
Come for all the fun of Sea World and stay for the fireworks show!

Old Town
Old Town State Historic Park’s 1800s Fourth of July Celebration
Where: San Diego Avenue & Twiggs Street
When: July 4 fun goes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Festivities include a pie eating contest, races, egg tosses, and a parade with historical costumes.

San Diego Bay
BBQ on the Berkeley
Where: Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N. Harbor Drive
When: July 4 BBQ buffet starts at 7 p.m. and the fireworks on the bay begin at 9 p.m.
Come and enjoy a barbeque buffet on the historic ship! Adult admission is $40, children 10 and under pay $20, and kids four and under are free!

San Diego’s ‘Big Bay’ Fireworks
Where: North San Diego Bay
When: July 4’s 20-minute-long fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. Tune in to radio station Magic 92.5 to hear music and accompaniment to the fireworks!

Seaport Village
Where: 849 W. Harbor Drive
When: See the free Latin World Beat concert from Noon to 4 p.m. but stay for the fireworks off the bay at 9 p.m.!
Midway Museum
Where: 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego
When: On July 4, the flight deck opens at 6 p.m. for games, booths, and contests and the fireworks off the bay begin at 9 p.m.

Filed under: Urban Living , Downtown San Diego Urban Living, Cornado Living

High Gas Prices...Less Commuting
28 July 08 11:41 PM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

The issue of higher gas prices will continue to be a trigger point for homeowners and renters making the decision to live closer to hubs of mass transit. See our Blog last month Entitled "Higher Gas Prices Mean More Urban Development." Today, my clients Mike Bierne (Executive Vice President of Kamson Corporation) and his wife Shari sent me this article "Renters go Downtown to Save on Gas, Commuting" as a contribution to the website. Mike is quoted in the article several times as a representative from a company that manages apartment complexes in the New Jersey area. The trend toward an Urban Lifestyle is occurring in cities all across the United States. Currently, Downtown San Diego has less than a 5% vacancy rate for rental units. This is always great news for investors who are taking advantage of the current "Buyers Market". As indicated in the article, two bedroom two bath units in Downtown San Diego start at $2400 to $2600 a month. A comparable unit a half hour to an hour commute away would go for at least half that amount monthly. Renters would rather pay the higher amount in rent to live close to work/mass transit, than spend the extra money on gas and potentially sit in the car several hours a day. Not only is this the environmentally friendly thing to do (Live Green...Live in Cities), it may also be the most affordable option as well.

San Diego One of the Safest Big Cities In the Country
27 July 08 11:37 PM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

The crime rate in San Diego has dropped again. Crime is going down and the number of officerAs on the street are going up. San Diego is a great place to live due to the weather, outdoor activities and proximity to everything from water to desert to snow sports. Now we can also say that San Diego is one of the safest big cities in the country.

East Village as a Family Neighborhood
26 July 08 11:33 PM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

I was walking up to my office the other day when a group of guys carrying cases of beer came in with me. They were going to a friend of theirs' office to party it up before a baseball game. I overheard them talking about how this was a party neighborhood and only single people lived here. I interjected to let them know that it was actually emerging as a family neighborhood. They laughed at me, said "yeah, right" and made a few comments. So I went on to tell them how I had sold and helped create half the neighborhood from 2003 until the present. That the people I had sold to were in fact single or newly married but a lot of them were now having kids. I showed them the pictures of my 6 year old daughter and 5 month old daughter. They stopped in their tracks. The smirks went off of their face. One of them simply said "wow". They had no idea. It's okay, I'm not mad at 'em.

Most people don't realize that the East Village is steadily transforming every day, week and month. It has become a place where you can raise your children. It has the world's coolest backyard- Petco Park's "the park at the park". Just this afternoon I took my daughters for a walk. We went to the park and my older daughter played on the playground just beyond the outfield. We spoke to a few neighbors who were out on a walk and continued on ourselves. We saw a number of other kids playing at the little league field. My older daughter joined in on the fun and showed the boys how to hit the ball.

After a while my baby daughter was getting fussy so we went walking on our way again. We walked past right field and back into the neighborhood. On the way back we saw a number of our other neighbors pushing strollers or walking with their newborns in their Baby Bjorn harnesses. As it was fairly warm out we ducked in to Mondo Gelato. We got some gelato from Nat and went on our way. As we left the store we ran into a neighbor asking if I would be playing music this week. I let her know I would be at both Mondo Gelato and at Java Jones the next two nights. Both are all ages family events by the way.

As I walked back into my Fahrenheit loft I thought about all the fun we had and all the families we ran into along the way. Then I turned my thoughts back to the group of guys who were laughing when I said the East Village was a family neighborhood. All it takes is a little bit of time in the neighborhood to see it for what it has become.

Downtown San Diego June 2008 Home Sales and Median Price Statistics
25 July 08 11:27 PM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

We keep saying that the numbers do not lie. In an exclusive Real Estate market like Downtown San Diego, it is always hard to balance everything you hear in the news to the ACTUAL numbers from day to day sales. The following is a link that I recommend bookmarking and/or adding to favorites. June 2008 Statistics The website DQ News is a great resource for information and statistics on California Home Sales and Median Prices. Every month this year Downtown San Diego performs in the top 5 real estate markets for all of San Diego. According to this graph presented, 78 total homes have sold in Downtown YTD. The Median price is $500k, up 6.6% from this month in 2007. Overall, Downtown Real Estate has held it's value relatively well. This is due in large part to quality and luxury construction, and "Location Location Location". This is still a buyers market in Downtown San Diego, and there are still tons of great deals for Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts. Let us know when 92101 Urban Living can schedule viewings and a Market Tour for you to see all of the opportunities out there!

ComicCon is Coming!
24 July 08 11:23 PM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

Attention citizens!!!

ComicCon 2008 is upon us!!! We will soon be overrun with X-men, Anime, D.C. and Marvel comic book heroes walking our streets!

Actually, they will just be big fans of the different comic book genre walking around and all dressed up WITH somewhere to go. The Downtown San Diego Convention Center. Check the website for ticket info and to see who will be on the panels this year. It is quite the spectacle and should not be missed. Come see your favorite comic/movie hero here!

The Guild Restaurant ~ Try something NEW!
23 July 08 11:18 PM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

The Guild Restaurant

Ever been to a restaurant with "views" of a real machine shop where some of San Diego's finest restaurants & homes have their custom wood & metal creations fabricated?

Venture over to Barrio Logan and check out THE GUILD at 1805 Newton Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 Tel# 619.564.7584. It will take you all of about 3 minutes to drive there from the Gaslamp. If you know how to get to the foot of the Gaslamp (the end of 5th at Harbor Drive by the Convention Ctr), take a left (head east) on Harbor Dr. and continue for about a mile to Beardsley (before you get to your 2nd light at Caesar Chavez). Go left over the tracks and up two blocks. You can't miss it on the right. There's great parking in a lot next to the restaurant.

When you arrive, you'll generally see LOTS of people at the bar. Happy hour is 5-6pm and again from 10-11pm. There's a very cool crowd at The Guild...a little secret getaway for many. You may run into some of San Diego's artists and architects here. One of the owners, Paul Basile, is a contractor himself. Paul has been a peer of the downtown arts community for more than a decade.

Inside you will find the decor a unique blend of urban chic where concrete meets Kirei (a reclaimed agricultural fiber from the Sorghum plant grown around the world for food). How "green" is that?

Plan on small bites ~ almost tapas in style ~ as a way to sample many unique dishes there. Rich in flavor but light in preparation... clean & decorative in the way it's beautifully plated. Also plan on trying a wine you most likely can't buy at any supermarket. No ridiculous prices here and a very nice variety.

Live music seems to be extinct in this day and age ~ but not at the Guild. Come on a Friday evening to hear something that's really "live."

Looking for great "chill" lounge where you can hang out & actually see/hear other people without a $20 cover? Check out the lounge upstairs. The long table seating was designed for people to meet their neighbors :)

If you are craving "original," check out The Guild.

Median Price Drops
22 July 08 11:14 PM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

It says that June Gloom has hit the SoCal housing market. June Gloom is a term we have in "these here parts"...referring to the fact that there is a lot of cloud cover during the month of June. We also have a May Gray. So with that being said, plan your vacation around those months. Anyway...

The median price has dropped 29.3% from a year ago according to this story. Of the 17,000 + homes sold, over 41% were foreclosures. So let me not gloss over the fact that 17,000 + homes were sold. There is a lot of activity out there. Let me also remind the reader that median pricing is based on average sales pricing. Basically meaning lower priced inventory is selling. The writer finally mentions at the end of the story that June was the most productive selling month in the last 10 months.

Sounds like a good time to buy!

Make Your Mark On Downtown San Diego
21 July 08 11:09 PM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

One of the best aspects of an Urban Lifestyle is the community that you instantly become a part of. These communities become even more specific to the Downtown San Diego neighborhoods, complex, and floor that you live on. I always tell clients that you are buying a “smaller piece of the pie” to obtain “location, location, location”. The point of location is that you are not supposed to be hold up in your 1000 square foot Downtown San Diego Condo or Loft all of the time. You are meant to be out enjoying your community.
One of the most interesting aspects of watching clients and friends embrace their new lifestyle is seeing how they chose to get involved and put their “personal stamp” on what the neighborhood is developing into. Are they going to join community groups, participate in social events, or even start a business? Our resident “Rock Star”, East Village Mayor, and Downtown Specialist Chad Cavanaugh has decided to do something really cool. In addition to playing acoustic guitar at local East Village spots like Mondo Gelato and Java Jones, he decided that he would put together a book on some of the photography he has taken of Downtown. Who knew that he even had talent or an eye? One day when walking with his wife and new baby, he decided to take a few shots and the rest is history. You can tell from the pictures that his vision is filled with true passion for the lifestyle and streets that we walk every day. Use the following link to preview and BUY the book entitled “A Journey Through Downtown San Diego”. Way to go Chad…we are proud of you!!
I think that everyone living In Downtown San Diego should step back and take note of what is possible. Ask yourselves what you can do to make these neighborhoods a more interesting and better place to live.

Zoopolis...A Step Beyond New Urbanism
17 July 08 11:05 PM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

Some of my favorite childhood memories revolve around the canyon in my backyard. Climbing down there with neighborhood friends and constructing, mostly in the imagination, our own private worlds…Palm Tree City, and Cat-Tail Alley. I remember spotting rabbits, coyotes, and other creepy-crawlies. I remember seeing eggs, and becoming inquisitive about life cycles. I often wonder if children living in the city and even in today’s suburban sprawls are missing out?

I recently read a fascinating article in the Union Tribune titled ‘For the Children’ that addresses this issue and explores ideas of a Zoolpolis. Experts in Richard Louv’s ‘Last Child in the Woods’ make a case for increased urban access to nature...resulting in the inspiration for this article. Numerous local San Diegan’s and people nationwide, have for centuries, been working on plans for such a way of living. San Diego does not have to be far from accomplishing such a goal with our already vast array of natural landscape and wildlife.

Recently sustainable cities and new urbanism movements have been addressing the needs of children. As gas prices increase, new urbanism (the creation of living environments that are pedestrian friendly and tight knit, thus creating a walk-to-everything-you-need community) grows in popularity, and young families move to more urban environments the demographic of urban areas continues to diversify. New Urbanism movements address obstacles such as traffic issues by laying speed bumps and developing pedestrian friendly shopping areas...resulting in a safer environment for children. But still, where can the child roam? This isn’t only a matter of psychological well being for children, but for adults as well. It is also an issue of local habitats and wildlife that have so quickly been depleted.

Wildlife biologist Ben Breedlove states that, “Future urban design should not only meet the human needs of road capacity and smooth traffic flow, but also meet the needs of nature, with provisions for wild animal mobility and life cycles.”

A Zoopolis is a living utopia in which our local species and habitats are integrated into our urban settings. It involves education for children in outside natural areas, teaching them not only about world issues such as global warming and the rainforests, but also about their own local habitat and species. Pat Flanagan, the director of Informal Education at the San Diego Natural History Museum (NHM) has suggested that the NHM replicate the “forgotten pollinators campaign” that was done through Tucson’s Sonora Desert Museum. As more and more non-native plants are increasing in San Diego, it is depleting nectar plants and is in turn disrupting the life of hummingbirds and other local species. She has also suggested San Diego Zoo and Museum sell packets of indigenous seeds of pollinating plants. Also suggested, instead of Palms plant native willows that attract and house local endangered species of birds. There are many small things we can implement to protect our local environment and enrich the lives of children growing up in urban settings.

Ultimately a Zoopolis sets out to have cities and suburban areas linked by large natural habitat sanctuaries with trails and educational centers, rather than focusing on parcels and small parks. As the article questions…Is this idealistic? Well, probably, but it’s not out of the question. Over a century ago some of the world’s top cities were faced with choices between urban health and pathology. “The healthy cities movement of that time resulted in the first wave of great urban parks including Central Park. Our generation has a similar opportunity to make history.”

Check out this link on a local program that already focuses on this issue

The article ended with this quote…and I couldn’t have ended better myself, “Joni Mitchell had it right: They paved paradise / And put up a parking lot. But perhaps, in the near future, we could add a line of hopeful epilogue to that song: Then they tore down the parking lot / And raised up a paradise”

Just some food for thought..

Del Mar Horse Races Begin
15 July 08 10:46 PM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

Summer-time is the time to be in San Diego! July 16th marks the beginning of the seven week racing season at the Del Mar Racetrack. This event features the nation’s top horses, jockeys and trainers, all at the gorgeous Del Mar Racetrack close to the waterfront. As always, this year’s horses and jockey’s are top-of-the-line including: Rebellion and Lava Man. So put on your white linen, sporting hats, and bring out the cigars...well it doesn't have to be so cliche, but isn't that the fun of it as well? See you at The Races!

Click here to get more information on tickets, wagering, handicapping and event information.

The Gaslamp District
10 July 08 10:33 PM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

The Gaslamp Quarter is the center of much of the city’s activity, playing host to such annual events as Mardi Gras, ShamROCK, a Saint Patrick’s Day event, Taste of Gaslamp, and more. The Gaslamp District comprises a 16 1/2 block section in downtown San Diego and is packed with great restaurants, bars, nightclubs, live music, and a constant buzz of liveliness. Right on the edge of the East Village, the Gaslamp is only steps away from Petco Park, and is also neighboring the Marina District. The Gaslamp District is filled with history and that fact is highly visible from all of the historically protected buildings lining the streets.

San Diego’s predominant period of development started in 1867 when Mr. Alonzo Horton, then at the age of 54, arrived in sunny San Diego from San Francisco and planned to begin constructing the city down by the waterfront (so we can all thank Mr. Horton for that). In 1869 Horton had a wharf built at the end of 5th Avenue (todays main bar and restaurant strip), making all the adjacent streets the high-light of this now rapidly developing city…thus are the beginnings of The Gaslamp Quarter.

By the 1870s Alonzo Horton premiers Horton Hall, on 6th and F Street, that would be San Diego's first public theatre and first bank. Now with entertainment and a bank…the Gaslamp Quarter is on it’s way to becoming what it is today.

In the 1880s San Diego enters into a period of prosperity that brings prostitution and gamblers, including the famous Wyatt Earp, who ends up running three gambling halls, most famous, his Oyster Bar located in the Louis Bank of Commerce on Fifth Avenue. As San Diego’s commerce began to move north of Market Street, the area to the south turns the opposite corner and becomes the red-light district known as the Stingaree. It is said that this district got it’s name due to the enormous stingray population in the San Diego Bay, and the saying went that you could be stung as badly in the Stingaree as in the bay. Ouch.

In 1888 San Diego’s real estate boom comes to a screeching hault, and by the end of the decade the population dropped from 40,000 to 16,000. After this, Alonzo Horton dies in 1909 after having lost most of his properties through foreclosures and sale taxes.

The Gaslamp Quarter then began to experience a “clean-up,” so to say. A huge wave of citizen morality influenced police to swarm the Stingaree arresting about 138 prostitutes and forced them to leave the city. The Purity League, a group of "proper ladies" of society were highly responsible for this raid.

After this San Diego experienced a period of urban decay. The Gaslamp District underwent major renewal in the 1980s and 1990s, and today is an energetic business as well as an entertainment district. The Gaslamp Quarter is the hub for Padre Fans, Pedicabbers, Conventioners, Military, and San Diego residents and tourists looking for good times. It also houses residential buildings such as the new Alta, Trellis and Gaslamp City Square. Some other popular sites are The Hard Rock Hotel, The House of Blues, The Ivy, and numerous other bars, clubs and restaurants.

*Information gathered from www.gaslamp.org and www.sandiegohistory.org*

The new face of East Village San Diego
09 July 08 10:15 PM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

I thought it might be useful and interesting to highlight a different downtown neighborhood each week. Whether you live here in Downtown San Diego, or are considering a move to this area, it is both interesting and beneficial to know a little bit about the history of the Downtown…specifically the development of its core neighborhoods. Each neighborhood is distinctly different from one another, each offering their own eclectic atmosphere, culture, and past. The beginnings and history of each neighborhood are still highly visible through historical preservation, proper zoning and planning, and the unique infrastructure that each neighborhood offers to this day.
We begin with the East Village, Ballpark District.
The East Village has long been home to industry warehouses, empty lots, and at times a large homeless population. It became a popular place for the young artistic community and a place for San Diego social services in the early ‘90s, but that was about it. Boosted by plans surrounding Petco Park, development has skyrocketed in this district. Technically, the Residential component of East Village did not exist only three years ago. In 2004 Petco Park opened and brought the redevelopment of both new and old. Along with the new ballpark construction, some of San Diego’s historical buildings including the Simon Levi Building , Old Candy Factory, and Shifter and Sons Building were transported and rearranged to accommodate the “New” East Village Neighborhood. This not only brought character, but also created an ambience and architectural draw. The East Village had suffered from deterioration, crime, and homelessness until about 1992 when the Centre City Community Plan was implemented in 1992. Vast public improvements, social services, and commercial and residential developments have made over East Village, with an emphasis on its rich artistic culture. Now, former warehouses and other old buildings have been transformed into residential and commercial lofts. The New School of Architecture, San Diego City College and two high schools augment this neighborhood's youthful, urban, and creative population.
The residential sector of the ballpark area has seen an incredible boom with new and popular residential high-rises such as Icon, Fahrenheit, M2i, and The Legend. All of the new architecture, although bringing its own flare, has stayed true to the artsy and historical feel. The result is a more contemporary urban and unique atmosphere. New businesses are popping up left and right even further defining the new face of the East Village, including: The East Village Tavern, The Corner, Basic, Tilted Kilt, and Cowboy Star. Residents and business owners in the East Village seem to all know each other, creating a tight-knit community. There are numerous infrastructure plans on the future map for the East Village: the Park-to-the-Bay Link that connects Balboa Park to the San Diego Bay via a colorful promenade, a new Jefferson Law School, as well as the New Main San Diego Library.
East Village is San Diego's largest and most rapidly developing neighborhood. Schools, a central police station, commercial services, and industry balance the residential land use. This center of modern urban development is also San Diego's arts district, spotted with artists' homes, studios, galleries and shops. The Redevelopment Agency (CCDC) has focused on giving East Village residents "an enviable quality of life" through beautification, rehabilitation, employment opportunities, and the development of East Village as an arts and entertainment center.

Discovering the East Village
09 July 08 10:35 AM | 92101urbanliving | with no comments

I thought it might be useful and interesting to highlight a different downtown neighborhood each week. Whether you live here in Downtown San Diego, or are considering a move to this area, it is both interesting and beneficial to know a little bit about the history of the Downtown…specifically the development of its core neighborhoods. Each nei

ghborhood is distinctly different from one another, each offering their own eclectic atmosphere, culture, and past. The beginnings and history of each neighborhood are still highly visible through historical preservation, proper zoning and planning, and the unique infrastructure that each neighborhood offers to this day.
We begin with the East Village, Ballpark District.
The East Village has long been home to industry warehouses, empty lots, and at times a large homeless population. It became a popular place for the young artistic community and a place for San Diego social services in the early ‘90s, but that was about it. Boosted by plans surrounding Petco Park, development has skyrocketed in this district. Technically, the Residential component of East Village did not exist only three years ago. In 2004 Petco Park opened and brought the redevelopment of both new and old. Along with the new ballpark construction, some of San Diego’s historical buildings including the Simon Levi Building , Old Candy Factory, and Shifter and Sons Building were transported and rearranged to accommodate the “New” East Village Neighborhood. This not only brought character, but also created an ambience and architectural draw. The East Village had suffered from deterioration, crime, and homelessness until about 1992 when the Centre City Community Plan was implemented in 1992. Vast public improvements, social services, and commercial and residential developments have made over East Village, with an emphasis on its rich artistic culture. Now, former warehouses and other old buildings have been transformed into residential and commercial lofts. The New School of Architecture, San Diego City College and two high schools augment this neighborhood’s youthful, urban, and creative population.
The residential sector of the ballpark area has seen an incredible boom with new and popular residential high-rises such as Icon, Fahrenheit, M2i, and The Legend. All of the new architecture, although bringing its own flare, has stayed true to the artsy and historical feel. The result is a more contemporary urban and unique atmosphere. New businesses are popping up left and right even further defining the new face of the East Village, including: The East Village Tavern, The Corner, Basic, Tilted Kilt, and Cowboy Star. Residents and business owners in the East Village seem to all know each other, creating a tight-knit community. There are numerous infrastructure plans on the future map for the East Village: the Park-to-the-Bay Link that connects Balboa Park to the San Diego Bay via a colorful promenade, a new Jefferson Law School, as well as the New Main San Diego Library.
East Village is San Diego’s largest and most rapidly developing neighborhood. Schools, a central police station, commercial services, and industry balance the residential land use. This center of modern urban development is also San Diego’s arts district, spotted with artists’ homes, studios, galleries and shops. The Redevelopment Agency (CCDC) has focused on giving East Village residents “an enviable quality of life” through beautification, rehabilitation, employment opportunities, and the development of East Village as an arts and entertainment center.

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