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The article focuses on the affordable housing trend in San Diego, California. Jeff W. Graham of Centre City Development Corp. notes that such trend will persist as long as there are local funds supporting them. Graham adds that despite the lack of local funds in the city, eight affordable housing projects are being constructed which will result into 1,096 housing units. One housing development is that of developer Affirmed Housing which involves a high-rise building with 229 units, retail space and three underground parking levels.

The article reports on the move of Joe Carroll, the Roman Catholic priest who operates a social services network and a downtown developer, to build a 12-story building at Commercial Street and 15th Avenue in San Diego, California. The 54 million-dollar project would serve as a child care center, transition housing for the homeless, and low-income apartments. It is noted that the new building is one of the five low-cost housing projects of Caroll.

An interview with commercial and residential real estate lawyer Susan Daly at Hecht Solberg Robinson Goldberg & Bagley LLP is presented. When asked about the current climate for real estate in San Diego County, she points to the high-rise projects that have more density to make the units affordable. She foresees an infill for more commercial condominium projects. Daly admits that her biggest stressor is balancing work and family life.

The article focuses on the amenities and design of the 24-storey condominium of Aria Marketing Corp. in San Diego, California. Aria offers 16 different suites that meet the needs and tastes of the buyers, and features two-bed/two-baths and three-bed/two baths. Its neighborhood provides various places to see which includes cafes, bakeries and an art academy. Furthermore, Aria showcases lavish amenities that include a fitness center with a lap pool and a clubroom.

The article offers news briefs related to business in California. Electra, a 450-foot residential high-rise was inaugurated with move-ins of its residents. Survey shows that the San Diego apartment market found investors confident though sales continue to slow for the third straight year. The city hired Granite Construction Co. and A. J. Diani Construction Co. Inc. to clear ash and debris from property destroyed by wildfires.

The article reports that The Mark, a 33-story residential skyscraper coming up in the East Village neighborhood of Downtown San Diego, is gaining popularity among potential buyers. The Mark, which comprise 220 one- and two-bedroom condominiums, 13 penthouse suites and 11 walk-up brick town homes, has already reported reservation of 158 of the 200 released residential units. According to Peggy O'Connell, vice president of sales and marketing for The Mark, the sophisticated one-bedroom units have become popular as second homes for out-of-town residents.

The article focuses on the opening of a high rise building in San Diego, California. The fifth floor of the new 43-story high-rise Electra residential tower scheduled to open in Downtown San Diego in 2007. It would include posh amenities which are typical of residential projects built by Bosa Development Corp. Benchmark Landscape Inc. has been given the opportunity to work on Electra's fifth-floor courtyard, as the company received the project's landscaping contract, which is worth about $200,000. After the completion of the project Electra will be the highest residential building in San Diego, at 43 stories tall.

Reports on the use of a land for the construction of high-rise buildings in San Francisco Bay, California. Building of such homes with a crawlspace vented by pipes to remove toxic gases coming from the soil; Need for state agencies to evaluate the risks to human health; Determination of whether the land is fit for residential use before issuance of building permits.

The article reports on the ongoing construction of Skyline at MacArthur Place, which comprised of two high-rise residential buildings in Santa Ana, California. The project began in April 2006 and work was completed on the four-level parking podium. Above the parking garage, crews are currently pouring the foundation for an Amenity Deck. Sitting atop the deck will be the identical towers, offering many for-sale luxury condominiums in one-, two- and two-bedroom with den configurations.