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Downtown
Districts
CONNECTION
Flowing park-space, distinct architectural design, and strong links to the amenities offered in surrounding neighborhoods.
Transit is leveraged to drive traffic and interconnect the greater downtown area.
Green Roof Looking Onto East Village Town Green
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Vibrant places are created by a gathering of people. Residential
uses in the first phase take advantage of neighboring amenities
to build the resident base. Smaller components of retail and
office provide the necessary mix to support the new residents
and kick-start the rebirth. The identity of the neighborhood
is projected through the construction of a central public parkspace and a distinct public art landmark—“The Hands”.
Residential
2,193,431 SF
Office
631,655 SF
Retail
236,861 SF
Phase 2 - Connect
With ample sunshine and significantly below average rainfall, CONFLUENCE strives to incorporate solar power generation on top
of office rooftops and low maintenance green roofs on predominately residential buildings. Solar roofs power daily operations
while green roofs provide energy savings, opportunity for local food generation, and a refuge from active urban streets. Due to
the arid climate, bio-swales and other green street elements are strategically placed to maximize storm water filtration during
wet winter months before runoff enters the San Diego Bay.
Business &
Golden Hill
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SITE PLAN
an Diego’s East Village is a mixture of many different people, uses, and spaces.
The neighborhood’s history was built by industry that supported the booming port to the west. Artists have added to its eclectic vibe. It has been home to
a vast array of people of all ethnicity and income levels. The adjacent neighborhoods offer an exciting group of attractions—Balboa Park, Horton Plaza, and
the Gaslamp District are all urban gems. Petco Park & the proposed San Diego
Library are major draws to East Village. The key to revitalizing East Village lies in
diversity—to embrace the CONFLUENCE.
Education &
Bilboa Park
Phase 1 - Come
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Development in the second phase will be a smaller scale and
still driven by residential growth. The focus will be on building
natural connections within the site that help create a flow
that solidifies the neighborhood identity. A new 2 block “quiet
street” will create a pocket of housing for those looking for an
urban refuge while still maintaining access to nearby amenities.
Residential
1,340,863 SF
Office
215,797 SF
Retail
123,007 SF
LAND USE MAP
Phase 3 - Grow
IDENTITY
A distinct vibe that compliments its surroundings while projecting a unique character. Exciting public art landmark—
“The Hands”—give residents and visitors a distinct sense of place.
INCLUSION
Energy is created through interaction between a diverse mix of people. The neighborhood today is an eclectic blend
of rich and poor; artists, students, and small business owners; ethnic restaurants, high-end condos, and social services.
A dense and diverse mixed-use development will continue to bring people together by offering a broad spectrum of
housing options, office space, retail space, art lofts, business incubation space, and public sector services.
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Lincoln
Heights
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Entertainment &
Culture
The final phase creates the critical mass of people and uses that
are necessary for a great urban space. A large office component
strengthens the daytime uses of the neighborhood and the
hotel will support the influx of companies and accommodate
the tourist that will now be drawn to the neighborhood.
Residential
71,981 SF
Office
223,916 SF
Retail
8,000 SF
Hotel
240,947 SF
Art Market and Retail Courtyard
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Art Market
Newschool
of
Architecture
Solar Lighting
Convert Paved Rail Line
to Bermuda Grass
Residential
Bio -Swale
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Building Renovation
Design Elements
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Residential Garden Plots for
Private Cultivation and Possibility of Sale
at Art Market and Surrounding Vedors
Private Courtyard
• Maximization of views through building geometry.
• North-South orientation of buildings whenever possible to allow for greatest • Encourage flow of people through building design and site lines.
• Promote energy saving and maximization through design.
sunlight exposure. Allows for day lighting.
Economic
• Transition from high density to medium density from Park Boulevard to I-5.
• Orientation to major thoroughfares and the trolley line to maximize draw into the
Landscape
neighborhood and capitalize on high traffic, high potential properties.
• Connection of public, semi-public, and private green space to create a sanctuary
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Green space is leveraged to increase views and create value for residential, retail,
in an urban environment and connection to the greater downtown. Provides
and office tenants.
physical and mental health benefits as well as possibilities for social interaction
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Art Market where local chefs and artists can showcase their passion by renting
and environemental stewardship.
exhibit and food production bays. Great incubation opportunity for start up
• Integration of green roof and green street elements.
restaurants and to bring together two complimentary art forms.
• Creation of a multi-modal connection along the Park-to-Bay Corridor.
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Variety of office suite sizes to allow for incubation and move-up potential within
• “Complete Street” concept utilizing multiple modes of transportation.
the neighborhood and to connect small business within downtown San Diego.
• “The Hands” - Hands create, interact, embrace, and join. Those characteristics
Master Planning
Salvation Army
Relocation
Green space flows through the site to effortlessly connect people, uses, and
amenities. The result is vibrant space that connects residents, draws outsiders
off the trolley to shop & spend, and encourages employers & artists to set
up shop. What is created is a CONFLUENCE of people, uses, and design that
breathe economic, cultural, environmental and social life into East Village.
Architectural
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Underground parking structures handle much of the parking demand
within the site and are complimented by existing on street parking. A
dense urban fabric and connection to multiple forms of transit allow for
lax parking requirements and provide opportunities to walk, bike, bus,
or train.
Office
Retail
Stoops to Stimulate
Social Interaction
are portrayed in the public art piece that residents and visitors can play around,
lounge on, or sit in to enjoy a meal from the Art Market and surrounding vendors.
Park Boulevard Renovation
B
Outdoor Dining
to Compliment Retail Strip
and Provide an Active Street
East Village Town Green
“The Hands” Sculpture
Art Market &
Retail Courtyard
Green Roof with Lounge
Balconies for “Eyes on
the Town Green”
Residential
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Residential
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“Quiet Street” Allows people to remove
themself from the active
downtown streets and
“turn the corner” onto
a calm residential street.
100’
200’
Residential
Residential
Residential
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Office
Office
Retail
Retail
A
Office
East Village Town Green & Art Market Courtyard
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A Walk Through CONFLUENCE
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