downtown-san-diego-real-estate/downtown-san-diego-parking-101/41/ Alright.here is some very useful information. If you live in Downtown San Diego or are planning to relocate.READ THIS!!! Parking in downtown can be a giant pain and costly! Meters, street sweeping, holiday and special event parking, tons of different colored curbs, inch regulations from car to curb.and with all this, the city of Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/martin-luther-king-jr-day-parade-2008/39/ One of the coolest things about a downtown lifestyle is that you can participate in cultural events and celebrations right outside your front door. This Saturday’s 2008 Martin Luther King Day Parade is a prefect example! This year the parade started on the MLK Promenade and wrapped around the Ballpark down J Street in Continue…
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uncategorized/artwalk-san-diego-bring-on-the-art/37/ Part of living in any downtown area is the art! Living in a downtown area is living in the pulse, where ideas gain form. Downtown San Diego does not lack in this aspect and art is celebrated in this fine city. Little Italy hosts a plethora of art events including the famous Art Walk Continue…
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uncategorized/maximizing-your-downtown-living-space/36/ Theres nothing quite like living in a downtown area, surrounded by the best restaurants, shops, nightlife, art and culture. But lets face it; youre paying for your surroundings when owning Downtown. So you just bought a place downtown in the best neighborhood in a great building…confused on how to make the most out of Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-real-estate/12000000-palace-in-the-sky/35/ Ever curious what $12,000,000 would get you in Downtown San Diego? This place is pretty amazing….
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uncategorized/broadway-pier-cruise-ship-terminal-lane-field-plans-receives-approval/34/ On the 8th of this month the Broadway Pier cruise ship terminal and the Lane Field Development, two major plans in the North Embarcadero Visionary plan (Check out our previous blog on the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan), gained the support of the San Diego Port Commission! However neither is a guaranteed deal yet.funding-funding-funding. Commissioners Continue…
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uncategorized/electra-raising-the-bar-on-downtown-san-diego-living/33/ This month, Downtown San Diego is premiering a new residential high rise, The Electra. Electra is a BOSA Development which automatically marks it as a design not to be ignored. BOSA is Downtown San Diegos principal contributor and is responsible for such signature buildings as Park Place and The Legend. Electras name derives from Continue…
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uncategorized/san-diego-holiday-fun/32/ What could there possibly be to do in “Sunny-San-Diego” during the Christmas season? You’d be suprised. San Diego offers a tremendous amount of activities over the Holiday Season. Ice Skating to Tree-Lighting ceremonies to Holiday Concerts to Snow in Petco Park! Check out this site ‘Holiday Guide in San Diego’ for a list of Continue…
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Step 1. Organize and Understand Your Finances Get organized…understand where you are at financially. A credit report is an overview of how you manage your finances. A prospective home owner must know what their credit reports say about their financial history before applying for a mortgage. Credit reports play an imperative role in the Continue…
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uncategorized/harbor-drive-pedestrian-bridge/30/ A Harbor Drive Pedestrian suspension bridge will provide people with safe passage from Park Boulevard to the Convention Center without encountering car and train traffic. The project will complete a 100- year old vision of a Park-to-Bay Link, connecting two important regional assets: Balboa Park and San Diego Bay. The bridge will improve traffic Continue…
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uncategorized/the-olde-cracker-factory-living-history-into-living-space/29/ Located at 448 West Market between Columbia and State Streets in Downtown San Diegos Marina District, The Olde Cracker Factory was built in 1913. This historic landmark is being restored into 11 live/work lofts, including four penthouse units, office, and ground floor retail space. Construction is under way and is to be completed by Continue…
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“A library is not a luxury, but one of the necessities of life.” Henry Ward Beecher A new main library to serve San Diegans for generations to come is on the horizon. Construction is hoped to begin in 2008 and be completed by 2011. Located in downtowns emergent East Village on the city block surrounded Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/vision-of-downtowns-future-the-north-embarcadero-visionary-plan/25/ To me, one of the best parts of Downtown San Diego is that it is situated on the waterfront. With the year around gorgeous weather, theres nothing better than being able to walk out my front door, down a couple blocks and cruise along the bay. With the year-round gorgeous San Diego weather, the Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-real-estate/the-curtain-rises-again-at-downtowns-balboa-theatre/24/ Thousands pass by the Balboa Theatre daily, rarely noticing the once thriving cultural center at the corner of Fourth Avenue and E Street. Opened in 1924 by the Balboa Building Company, the 1,524-seat venue cost $80,000 to build. The theatre was host to nationally recognized vaudeville acts and major movie stars throughout the 20’s. Continue…
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uncategorized/san-diego-bay-wine-food-festival-returns/23/ Wine and fine food enthusiasts from all over gather for the annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival. This week long festival (November14-18) features 160 wineries, 60 fine-dining restaurants, celebrity chef demonstrations, wine dinners, cooking and wine tasting classes and more! Brian Malarkey: Executive Chef of Ocean Aire New to this year’s scedule Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-real-estate/solara-lofts-honored-at-2007-sam-awards/22/ Solara Lofts received the top award for Best Model Home Interior Design for an attached home with an average sales price of $500,001 and over, at the countywide 2007 SAM Awards held at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina in September. Unique among its competitors, Solar Lofts began its sales process just prior Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/winter-homeless-tent-moving-again/21/ The temporary homeless shelter, that was planned to be erected on Market Street, in the heart of the East Village and surrounded by highrise loft and condo buildings, is now being moved over to Tailgate Park near Petco Park. The homeless shelter continues to be pushed out of it’s home. Once housed in Barrio Continue…
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uncategorized/community-comes-together/20/ The fires started on the 21st. The winds only grew in force over the next couple days as the destruction spread and engulfed more homes, businesses, and land. The entire county was blanketed in smoke. On the 23rd everyone here at 92101 Urban Living decided that we couldn’t stand by and continue on with Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-urban-lifestyle/you-cant-spell-community-without-you-n-i/18/ I thought of this the other day while driving. You can’t spell community without you n i. The letters y-o-u-n & i all make up the word community but I think the concept of community really comes down to you and I. I hear a lot of people talk about the change they want Continue…
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downtown-san-diego-real-estate/luxury-hi-rise-to-become-affordable-housing/17/ This was the story yesterday and today on the news. A few thoughts about this. It will still have the same appearance from the exterior, which is great! The interior will be built as apartment grade instead of condo specs. Meaning, it will not have laundry in the units and cabinets, counters, appliances etc. Continue…
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