If you’re frustrated by the inconvenience of the missing meters on the east side of Lane Field and fewer parking spaces as a result of the closure of the ABM Parking Services lot on Lane Field, keep in mind that this construction means that change is coming, and when we talk about the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan, change is always a good thing!
If you’ve been around downtown San Diego for any time at all, you’ve probably heard about the North Embarcadero project. It’s been going on for a long time, but when the recession hit, progress slowed a lot. Now that jobs are starting to be created again, homes and construction projects are picking back up. The meters and lot on Lane Field closed April 21st to make way for the groundbreaking of the Lane Field North Hotel Project. This is great news if you live downtown, and you’re planning on having out-of-town guests that aren’t comfortable imposing on your personal space because this $115 million project is slated to include a dual-branded 400-room hotel at Broadway and Pacific Highway. One portion of the new hotel will include a standard overnight hotel and the other comprise a hotel that’s built for extended stays with suites. A 1.6-acre park is also in the plans, which will be adjacent to North Harbor Drive along the west side of this lot.
While the meters will be permanently removed, you don’t have to wait much longer for the new parking lot to be put into place. The ABM parking lot, while smaller, will be reconfigured to be space-effective. The entrance of this newly reconfigured lot will be on West Broadway between Pacific Highway and North Harbor Drive. This lot should re-open in about a month-and-a-half to two months.
If you’re in the area while the construction is going on, you can still find plenty of parking. When no cruise ships are in port (or scheduled to be in port in the coming day), public parking is generally available to you on B Street Pier. The northeast and southeast corners of Pacific Highway and North Harbor Drive also play host to public parking. You may even be able to snatch a meter along the west side of North Harbor Street, where meters are still in place from Grape Street to B Street.
Excited about all of the changes that are taking place in downtown San Diego? I am, too! I’ve been helping buyers and sellers with downtown San Diego real estate options for many years, and I’m always happy to help! Contact me, Michael Long, if you’d like to learn more about how you can be a part of these great changes!