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New Navy Pier Park - Public Meeting

12-08-11
Mike Ciampa

New Navy Pier Park - Public MeetingThe new proposed park space for the Navy Pier in the Marina District in Downtown San Diego is now moving forward with the USS Midway Museum’s invite for three workshops in the coming weeks. The workshop is open for the pubic and you can here discuss the concept for a park and iconic architectural elements on the pier…for example the proposed 500 tall wing sculpture.

The first meeting, on November 29th 2011, will be held from 5.30pm to 7.30pm a the Port of San Diego’s Administration Building located at 3165 Pacific Highway in the Columbia District, right in front of the Santa Fe Train Station as well as The Grande luxury towers. The second meeting will be held on December 6th and the last one on December 10th.

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blog about this project click on New Navy Pier Plan - Wings Sculpture.

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Lindbergh Field Expansion Progress

12-08-11
Mike Ciampa

The Green Build Terminal Project currently in process at Lindbergh Field in Downtown San Diego is now starting to show progress. About 35% complete into the projects finish line the $1 Billion new terminal is starting to get shaped. You can now clearly see the improvements as you pass by with the expanded gates for Terminal 2 and a series of support structures for the two level roadway. The project is calculated to be fully completed in August 2013 and includes the following;

  • 10 new gates to Terminal 2 West
  • Common area for travelers
  • Curbside check in
  • Underground baggage conveyor track
  • A dual roadway for arrival and departing passengers
  • Extended parking aprons

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blog about the project click on San Diego International Airport - is Getting a Facelift and for more info check out the video above.

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New Street Lights to Improve Safety in Downtown San Diego

11-25-11
Mike Ciampa

New Street Lights to Improve Safety in Downtown San DiegoDowntown San Diego and the CCDC is all about safety and one attempt to improve the traffic stream and the safety of our pedestrians has been to install twenty-five new streetlights on the seven bridges that cross the 5 freeway.

This project was completed two months before its due date as well as under budget. This $246,000 projects includes energy efficient lights and the San Diego City Council President Kevin Faulconer says “that this will save energy and money for a long time”.

Here’s a list on the seven bridges in the East Village/Ballpark District and the Little Italy District that has been completed;

  • Market Street
  • J Street
  • Island Avenue
  • First Avenue
  • Third Avenue
  • Sixth Avenue

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blog about 6 other traffic lights installed click on Six New Traffic Signals in Downtown San Diego.

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Subway to Open New Cafe Concept

11-25-11
Mike Ciampa

Subway to Open New “Cafe” ConceptSubway is fairly prevalent inDowntown San Diego but have you ever heard of the Subway “Cafe”? This is the first of its kind to come to Downtown and the San Diego area.

Subway “Cafe” is located at the corner of 6th Avenue and C Street at the north end of the Gaslamp District. This neighborhood is definitely in need of a quick place to grab a sandwich as there are plenty of bistros and restaurants but not a quick place to grab a sandwich or a coffee over a short break.

The concept behind the cafe is that it resembles an “upscale coffeehouse ambience”, with an expanded menu, and Seattle’s Best Coffee. Owners Raghu and Rohit Marwaha say that “It is not uncommon to have a rush of customers at 2:00 a.m. on the weekends.” This means that they are open 24 hours a day, every day.

Downtown San Diego does have a lot of restaurants but what we really are missing is that quick place to stop by on a short break. This is perfect for Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Loft residents and we are sure it will be seen more and more in the near future in the different neighborhoods in the City.

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Mad House Comedy Club Opens in the Gaslamp District

11-25-11
Mike Ciampa

Mad House Comedy Club Opens in the Gaslamp DistrictWant to try something new? Last week, brothers Robert and Michael Lariviere opened up the newest comedy club ” Mad House Comedy Club” in the Gaslamp District and decided to put it right in on the top floor of Horton Plaza in Downtown San Diego.

Robert and Michael have been in the restaurant and comedy business for years now and decided it’s about time to open up their own spot. Michael is behind the comedy and Robert is in charge of the restaurant.

Michael will be performing randomly throughout the week at either the 8pm show during the week or the 10.30pm show on the weekends. Did we mention that they are open 7 nights a week and have seating for up to 200? Since they have been in the business themselves they have the inside track on the best of the best comedians so you are sure to have a great time. They say “If you’re looking to laugh, this is your best bet in San Diego.”

As Downtown San Diego Condo & Downtown San Diego Loft residents…we are very excited to not have to drive to the next comedy show we want to see as Horton Plaza is very centrally located to all of the Downtown neighborhoods and is within close walking distance all of the fun for after the show. Come on down to the “Mad House” and enjoy the show.

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