Downtown San Diego’s skyline is getting a major boost with the official opening of the West tower, a $510-million project that’s bringing a mix of retail, residential, and office space to the heart of the city.
According to San Diego Union-Tribune, the 37-story building, located at 1011 Union St., is a unique development that’s designed to shift downtown’s focus westward along Broadway. The project, developed by Holland Partner Group, features a decorative library in the lobby, a wave-like sculpture, and a lifeguard tower on the roof, all designed to evoke a distinct Southern California vibe.
The building offers stunning coastal views and a variety of amenities, including a shared amenity level with a gym on the ninth floor, a residents-only rooftop deck with a pool overlooking downtown, and a co-working space that can accommodate business events.
West is an outlier in the downtown market, which is typically defined by standalone residential buildings and empty office towers. This project stands out because it combines brand new office space with luxury apartments and a shared amenity floor.
The building’s office space is currently 40 percent leased, with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) as the marquee tenant. SANDAG signed a 15-year lease for 87,308 square feet of space and will use a quarter of the ground floor for its public-facing board meetings.
Smaller future tenants, HNTB Corporation and HDR Engineering, Inc., are following SANDAG from the Wells Fargo Plaza building at 401 B St to West. The entities, which do business with the public agency, have leased 17,000 square feet and 9,000 square feet, respectively, on the second floor.
Real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle, which is handling office leasing at the project, is negotiating with tenants for another 120,000 square feet of space, meaning the project’s office component should be 90 percent leased in 2025.
West is also the county’s biggest apartment project to debut this year, with 22 percent of the residential units currently leased. Rent starts at $2,900 a month for a 550-square-foot studio, $3,400 for a one-bedroom, $5,200 for a two-bedroom and $6,000 for a three-bedroom.
The price tag includes access to the shared amenity deck and the rooftop pool area. The ninth-floor amenity level is an expansive, indoor-outdoor area that is set up like a co-working space with open seating nooks, TVs and pods people can reserve for private calls. The level also includes a 4,200 square-foot gym with additional space for outdoor workouts and locker rooms.
On the 37th floor, residents are offered some of the best views in town from indoor and outdoor areas designed for recreation and remote work.
Parking, however, is priced separately, and costs between $150 and $350 per month, depending on the type of space.
West’s retail component includes four storefronts: a mediterranean quick-service restaurant, a cafe concept opening to the lobby, a full-service restaurant and a resident-serving business.
Developer Holland Partner Group is also building the high-rise two blocks north at 201 West A St., called Torrey. The 34-story residential project, which is under construction, is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026 and will feature a Whole Foods Market on the ground floor.
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