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First, the 8 lane freeways between SD and LA are constantly clogged with cars. Second, the Amtrak line in between SD and LA is the 2nd busiest in the US. Last, this does not even include the Metrolink and Coaster commuter rail connections, which move many more additional passangers DAILY. This may be the only section that would actually pay for itself, although this would also be at the expense of the current modes of transportation. |
How does that compare to the LAX-SFO route?
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Total traffic between LA and the Bay Area is very small compared to LA and SD. As noted, the North County suburbs have close connections to the Irvine area for employment. There is a massive traffic jam here every morning and evening. Alleviating this, plus getting tourists and visitors to downtown SD or the beaches or to LA would be an immediate and real benefit of HSR.
In general, traffic within the LA/SD region and within the SF/SJ/Sacto region is poor and needs transit to relieve the serious freeway congestion. Relief is needed between LA and the Bay Area. There are 3 major highways that move freely almost all of the time; and 6 major airports in SoCal and 4 in NorCal providing local service. Air beat HSR on speed (cost is irrelevant to business travellers) and cars beat them on cost. |
Worth repeating. Don't be in denial or delusional.
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Historic post office proposed redo includes rentals
The historic E Street post office downtown could be redeveloped with the addition of a 20-story, apartment tower under plans due soon to the city's Historic Resources Board.
The developer, Pacific Equity Partners of Rancho Santa Fe, is proposing to retain much of the 1930s post office, including its Art Deco facade, and build 360 apartments by the end of 2014 if all goes well, according to the project architects, Eric Davy and Richard Bundy. Cathy Winterowd, who heads the city's historic review office, said she expects a preliminary review to begin in about two weeks. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2...cludes-rental/ http://media.signonsandiego.com/img/...e0b2d025cf5799 |
I actually like it.
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I kinda like it too. It could make a unique addition to the skyline.
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Just make it taller.
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I hate it when buildings get wider towards the top. It almost never works aesthetically. Ughhh.
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It's a good infill project regardless of design. It's in a non-prominent, blighted area of the Core. If it has some commercial spaces at ground-level then it's density done well IMO.
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Convention center expansion moves forward
The Convention Center expansion is one step closer to becoming a reality after the San Diego City Council approved a plan Tuesday that would require hotel guests to shoulder the bulk of the cost, despite criticisms from some hoteliers that the current setup is unfair. The council voted 6-2 to create a special financing district that would add up to 3 percent onto the hotel bills for those staying in the city of San Diego. Hotels in downtown would be assessed 3 percent; Mission Valley, Mission Bay and Harbor Island properties would add 2 percent to hotel bills; and all others 1 percent. http://media.signonsandiego.com/img/...053cbc530c46a8 http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2...moves-forward/ |
What do you guys think of the Civita development?
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2...use-at-civita/ |
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I just stumbled upon this yearly reader's poll (NOT scientific) from Travel & Leisure. There's a feature where you can pit two cities against each other to see how well they stack up on all the categories. San Diego does pretty well in this with only San Fran, New Orleans, and San Juan PR? doing better.
The usual suspects as to why SD excels in this poll: Best times to visit, Most Beautiful, Athletic people, Best Types of trips, Quality Experience etc etc. Things SD needs to improve on: Culture and of course Affordability. http://www.travelandleisure.com/amer...te-cities/2011 |
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why build 3-4 story apts or condos in a spread out horizontal area.. when you can save room and build 20-30 story building... you save room for more development. |
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Stupid valley rim height limit...would be nice to get a 500+ footer anywhere
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We're screwed. |
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