San Diego Special Reports

92101 Urban Living Special Reports

This section of the website was designed in order to provide as much information as possible about Downtown San Diego Real Estate. It seems like everywhere you look Downtown, there is new construction. Downtown San Diego represents Southern California’s only opportunity to have the kind of dense development and revitalization on this level. The master plan for the redevelopment of Downtown is to be finalized in the year 2030. There is so much to know about the infrastructure and properties that are currently built, and the development and building that is to come to Downtown over the next few years. The following reports are resources specifically created to organize and outline all of the information, so that you will feel secure with your investment decision in a Downtown San Diego Condo or Loft. From the creation of new parks and green space, to new development, infrastructure development, and Downtown Lifestyle, the following reports have it all.

The reports were created by the CCDC or the Centre City Development Corporation. The six core neighborhoods of Downtown (Marina, Gaslamp, Little Italy, Cortez Hill, Core, East Village/Ballpark, and Columbia) make up the redevelopment and urban revitalization area. The CCDC is an elected board of officials who oversee and give ultimate approval to the development. The development and revitalization of Downtown San Diego’s core is balanced by the CCDC’s commitment to a focus on the three major areas: Residential, Commercial, and Infrastructure. All three of these areas combined will ultimately give the value per square foot of a Downtown/Urban residential investment in San Diego.

The following list of reports contains the title and a brief summary. Should you decide that you want to have your own copy of the report, just check the appropriate boxes and fill in your e-mail/contact information. The reports will be sent shortly you via e-mail in a PDF format.

Downtown San Diego Real Estate and Urban Living Lifestyle Reports

>> 2006/2007 Living Guide:

There are over 50 residential buildings (both rental and for sale) in the 8 core neighborhoods of Downtown San Diego. The 2006 Housing guide contains the basic and up to date information of all the complexes, and represents them on easy to read neighborhood maps. For a buyer new to the city, this resource organizes and presents a comprehensive look at all the residential opportunities available for urban living in Downtown San Diego.

>> Future Visions of Downtown San Diego:

The redevelopment of Downtown San Diego is happening at an unprecedented rate. The CCDC is focused on the three core areas of development: Residential, Commercial, and Infrastructure. The value of Downtown is in the location. Without infrastructure, there would be no value in the location. This report outlines the “Future Visions” of infrastructure that will add to the value of Downtown. Projects such as The North Embarcadero Visionary Plan, The New Public Library, The Park to the Bay Link, and The Balboa Theatre redevelopment are all represented in this report.

>> 30 Years of Defining Moments:

In 1976, Pete Wilson (Then Mayor San Diego) created the non-profit agency known as The Centre City Development Corporation. This organization was given the responsibility of transforming Downtown San Diego into the strongest economic and cultural urban center on the West Coast. After three decades of implementing redevelopment initiatives, Downtown San Diego has realized: more than $5 Billion in public and private investment, the creation of more than 50,000 jobs, 8,000 hotel rooms, 6 Million square feet of commercial space, and more than 10,000 new residential urban homes. With over three decades of successes, and three more decades to realize it’s final vision, this report outlines the CCDC’s plans for future Residential, Commercial, and Infrastructure development that will continue to strengthen and redefine the urban center of Downtown San Diego.

>> Financing the Future:

The CCDC is a nonprofit organization with the sole purpose of redeveloping Downtown San Diego, while promoting economic and social prosperity in the process. A combination of redevelopment funds and private investment are incorporated together in order to address infrastructure and social needs, while managing the growing operational and maintenance needs of the Downtown area. A breakdown of how redevelopment funds are collected and allocated are covered in this informational report.

>> Ensuring a Great Quality of Life:

In order to make Downtown San Diego a valuable place to live, there must be systems and a commitment to preserving a high quality urban lifestyle. As part of the Redevelopment and Community Plan for Downtown San Diego, the CCDC is responsible for creating the sense of a true residential urban community. This report details the systems, the people, and projects that make Downtown valuable today, and how the CCDC will continue to ensure that the high quality urban lifestyle will continue well into the future.

>> What’s in the Mix for 2006:

More than six million feet of new development is either approved or under construction in Downtown San Diego. This development is a mixture of Residential, Retail, Commercial, Office, Hotel, and Public Space. Without a resource to identify and locate all of the development sites, it would be hard to identify every hole in the ground and every crane in a construction site. A comprehensive description of all the development projects, and an interactive map detailing the locations, is a valuable resource to understanding the vision of revitalization that will continue to redefine Downtown San Diego.

>> Urban Oasis-CCDC’s Downtown Park Strategy:

High-Density Urban Development is only balanced by Public Plazas and Park/Green space that provide places for recreation, interaction, and rest for Urban Residents. As part of Downtown San Diego’s redevelopment, the CCDC is committed to protecting and promoting Parks and Green Space in all 8 core neighborhoods. This report provides current information on existing parks, new project updates, and a detailed map of Downtown Parks and Opens Spaces.

>> On the Move-Transit, Parking, and Connectivity:

Downtown San Diego currently has over 30,000 urban residents, and roughly 75,000 workers. In addition, hundreds of thousands convention visitors and tourists visit Downtown San Diego on a yearly basis. As a result, nearly every public transportation option converges on Downtown: the airport, the train, the Coaster and Trolley system, cruise ships and ferries, freeways, and the extensive network of bus lines. The dense redevelopment of Downtown has caused the CCDC to re-examine, solutions to traffic problems, pedestrian safety, air pollution, and public transportation. The CCDC is continuing to pursue solutions to parking issues, and encourage the use of public transportation by keeping it safe, clean, efficient, and affordable.

>> Realizing a Renaissance:

Downtown San Diego has seen a dramatic transformation since the redevelopment program was initiated by the CCDC in 1976. In this three decade period, Downtown San Diego has been revitalized from a run down urban core to the growing and vibrant urban community that it is today. The highlights of the last 30 years, and the future development that will leave a lasting legacy on Downtown San Diego are highlighted and detailed in this informational resource.

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