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Still amazed at Sempra's progress. Once the building reached ground level it topped out fast.
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Frankly, it's a small miracle these Lane Field hotels are being built at all. Here's hoping the Navy Broadway Complex gets past the CCC, too... |
I'm not sure I understand your argument Nez, have you looked at the proposed JW Marriott I spoke of? It isn't taller than what Bosa is building right on the water so why would the Coastal Commission have any issue for that exact same hotel being built at Lane Field South? It is a quality design would fit the site well. Are you saying there is extra scrutiny if you if is hotel project versus condo?
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It's probably just me defaulting to blaming the Coastal Commission for anything I'm upset about... :tup: |
Perhaps the height issue for Lane Field has to do with the project being "Port" land, subjecting it to additional review. That said, I'm not sure that height was ever an issue for Lane Field. I think that the market just dictated a piecemeal approach to hotel development at that site due to the recovering economy.
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SDCAL they tried that with Ruocco Park and in my opinion that space is a complete bust. No one is ever there when I have walked by it/through it. I agree with you that if this East Village park is surrounded by 400ft. plus high buildings and you have more creative office jobs in that area simply having green space and mature trees will be awesome. Hopefully they spend some money and bring in trees that are somewhat mature. Maybe a nice water feature to buffer city noises, but not a traditional "fountain". If any of you have ever been to the pool at La Costa Resort and Spa they have an awesome water feature wall that provides the most soothing sound.
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Agree with both of you about the mature trees. I think that's one reason north embarcadero seems somewhat underwhelming right now, because the trees and landscaping are very new and will take time to grow out. I'm not a tree/plant expert, but I do have an interest to in it especially downtown. It seems like there has been distinct change in tree landscaping when you look at streets with older developments using queen palms and ficus trees and new developments that use date palms and jacarandas. Some of it may have to do with drought-resistant trees, and I thnk jicarandas are appealing due to growing fast and of course the purple blooms that come in late spring. I have noticed though on 10thave there are some really impressive large ficus trees that seem to thrive in our climate. I really hope that as things develop they try and save these mature trees and icorporate them into new projects
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And sempra - I like what it's done at ground level with the glass lobby, looks awesome. But the height is pathetic and as far as the skyline view it really just becomes another "stump" in our "plateau" skyline. |
I see Quartyard becoming permanent there at east village green. maybe not the beer garden but the dog run and stage.
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These traffic barriers were delivered the other day to the Ballpark Village site. Could this mean site preparations are starting soon?! Hopefully.
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As for dense trees and vegetation, I LOVE that idea. However, in downtown San Diego we just need to make sure we don't simply create a new shelter for the homeless to hide. Look no further than the Children's Park, and its dense grove of trees...and dense homeless population. But don't get me wrong, mature trees are highly underrated and valuable. Just want to make sure it's done right. |
Speaking of mature trees what was up with the city hacking the giant trees along embarcadero park and same type on Harbor Island way back to little nubs? They provided no shade for two hot summers and look like absolute crap! I don't understand San Diego's hard on for uber tree trimming and this was one of the most noticeable examples.
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Hillcrest getting striped for buffered bike lane on 5th Ave. With the best weather in the continental US it's good to see our cycling infrastructure get some improvements.
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