Sophie 103.7 Holiday of Miracles Concert at House of Blues - 12/09/11 03:37 PM

If you are one of the lucky ones to snag tickets to this event at The House of Blues in Downtown San Diego, nice! With Lenny Kravitz headlining, it’s bound to be an electric show which benefits none other than the all deserving Children’s Rady’s Hospital.
On Sunday, December 11th the show is on. Doors open at 7pm for this 21 and over event. Not only can you expect Lenny to rock the house but an acoustin performance by Gavin Rossdale and Bush will continue to make this show unforgettable. If you are one of the lucky ones to land VIP tickets, you’ll be treated … (0 comments)

Environmental Award goes to the Port of San Diego - 12/09/11 03:34 PM
The Port of San Diego’s Green Port Program in Downtown San Diego was recognized and received an environmental award at the 4th annual Work Boat Environmental Awards on Nov 30th, 2011 in New Orleans. The program got first place in the category of “Comprehensive Environmental Management Plan”.
This category is for businesses and government agencies that exemplify innovative and effective environmental process initiatives.  The Green Port Program’s purpose is to increase energy efficiency of businesses around the San Diego Bay as well as reduce their environmental impacts. Many businesses around the San Diego Bay as well as Downtown San Diego Condo and Downtown San Diego Loft residents have teamed … (0 comments)

Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade - 12/08/11 01:53 AM
Now if you’ve been living in Downtown San Diego, this is old news but for those of you new to this urban lifestyle, welcome to the land of dog lovers! Downtown San Diego loves its dogs and the Gaslamp Quartercelebrates these pooches with its annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade.
On Sunday, December 11th at 3pm the parade begins. Canines and their humans will take over the streets of the Gaslamp donned in costumes. Yes, costumes. In fact, there are prizes for Best Costume, Best Costumed Duo and many more. See what I mean? There is a seriously love of dogs in this city. If this sounds … (1 comments)

1st workshop Navy Pier Park in Downtown San Diego - 12/08/11 01:51 AM
The first out of three workshops about the USS Midway Museum’s suggestion for a new park space at the Navy Pier Park was held the other day and there were a couple of different opinions discussed.
As many of you already know…the proposal includes a 500 foot high wing sculpture to be located at the tip right before the water line in the Marina District. A few participants were positive to the suggestion and thought that the sculpture could become an icon image for Downtown San Diego while other were more on the negative path on saying that the sculpture would be outrageous.
There are still … (0 comments)

Luxury Christmas at The Andaz Hotel in Downtown San Diego - 12/08/11 01:49 AM

The Hyatt Andaz Hotel located at 6th and F Street in the middle of the Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diegohas exactly what you are looking for in this Christmas holiday season.
The hotel is offering a discounted Gaslamp Wonderland Package. The package is starting at just $199 per night and includes;
1 guest room with the option to upgrade to one of Andaz’s guest suites Complimentary valet parking $50 Nordstrom gift card to use at any Nordstrom location including Horton Plaza which is located just steps away from the hotel A signature adult hot chocolate prepared exclusively for you by the Quarter Kitchen executive … (1 comments)

Luxury Homes in Downtown San Diego is On the Rise - 12/08/11 01:47 AM
Some Southern California real estate has definitely taken a hit, but some haven’t. The groups of homes that fall into the luxury category are some of the homes that have been the most active and on the rise in price.
From Los Angeles to Downtown San Diego the number of luxury home prices has been up all across the board. Although some are very small increases this could be good news…it means there are people out there that have money. San Diego’s luxury home average price is up 1.1% from last quarter or $1.63 million dollars.
San Diego have some of the most … (1 comments)

Downtown San Diego Real Estate - Condos & Lofts Sold in October 2011 - 12/08/11 01:45 AM
The graph above shows us how many Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts were sold in the month of October 2011 compared to the month of September 2011. Downtown San Diego had 75 sales this month down from 85 last month with resales accounting for almost 40% of transactions.
This month 78% of the transaction were under $500,000 but the average sale price went up slightly to $414,136 from $410,293 last month. Cash sales were stronger as well for this month accounting for 45% of all the transactions.
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Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village - 12/08/11 01:37 AM
 The holiday season is officially here in Downtown San Diegoand Little Italy’s Tree Lighting and Christmas Village is a festive way to celebrate this joyous season’s arrival.
This Saturday, December 3rd, from 4-7:30pm, Piazza Natale (on the corner of W. Date and India) will be the place to witness the lighting of the tree and the start of giving and receiving that takes place in December. Santa will also make a grand entrance on Little Italy’s Fire Engine #3 to really start the season off right!
Shops and vendors will be selling holiday items and many of these are also collecting toys for a toy … (0 comments)

CCDC Receives Reward - End Homelessness - 12/08/11 01:34 AM
The CCDC (Centre City Development Corporation) located inHorton Plaza in the middle of the Gaslamp District has been working on addressing the housing situation for homelessness as well as giving supporting  services to those in need inDowntown San Diego.
They recently received a statewide Public Sector Champion Award at a ceremony held on November 12th in Los Angeles. The award represents the CCDC’s efforts to end homelessness in Downtown San Diego.  The CCDC received the award based on its bold policy initiatives, a strong track record in creating housing and effective collaboration with community partners.
CCDC is one of the main and most important … (0 comments)

New Navy Pier Park - Public Meeting - 12/08/11 01:32 AM
 
The 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 … (0 comments)

Lindbergh Field Expansion Progress - 12/08/11 01:30 AM
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 … (1 comments)