Downtown News in 60 Seconds | September Edition


		Horton Plaza Park Significant progress has been made on the 1.3 acre public plaza and park. Last week the historic Broadway Fountain was uncovered and construction is finally nearing completion. Once completed (year-end 2015) Horton Plaza Park will feature a centerpiece restoration to the historic Broadway Fountain, a large amphitheater, food and beverage pavilion, and new landscaping. This will be the site of more than 200 events each year, including farmers markets, outdoor movies, art shows and concerts. Read More View Image


		Manchester Pacific Gateway Approved After eight years of negotiations with the California Coastal Commission, Manchester Development Group has finally received approval to move forward with its vision for the eight city block development at Broadway and Harbor Drive. The $1.2 billion waterfront redevelopment project located at the existing Navy Broadway Complex will be transformed into an iconic gateway to downtown. The 3.25 million square foot proposed mixed-use project will consist of a new Class A office building for the Navy, a luxury hotel, and retail space overlooking San Diego bay. Nearly two acres of the 12-acre site will be dedicated to a waterfront public park. The final project will generate significant regional economic activity once operational. Read More View Map


		Downtown Central Courthouse Update The new earthquake-prone courthouse, which is currently under construction will be 22-stories and 370 feet tall. It will include 71-courtrooms, a pedestrian bridge connecting the new courthouse to the Hall of Justice, and will likely provide a tunnel from the nearby central jail to the new facility for secure detainee transportation. The new central courthouse is scheduled to be completed by the fourth quarter in 2016, the old jail and county courthouse will be demolished upon completion. Read More


		Convention Center Expansion In a new study released on Monday, it has been recommended the Convention Center Expansion be contiguous to the existing Convention Center. The existing Convention Center currently provides approximately 525,700 square feet of exhibit space. The contiguous expansion option will provide an additional 210,000 square feet of exhibit space, for a total of 737,700 square feet. Mayor Kevin Faulconer will begin taking the necessary measures to ensure construction on the contiguous expansion begins in 2016. The expansion will have a significant impact on San Diego’s economy and will help attract larger conventions and tradeshows. View Aerial

Sempra Energy's New HQ is Fully Operational

Last month Sempra Energy took possession of their new 16-story, 320,000 square foot office building in East Village near Petco Park. From within the confines of Petco Park, you can now see Sempra Energy’s building-top signage, and their new home for that matter. The newly erected building is located on J street, near Fire Station No. 4, and will be the new office for more than 800 employees.

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