Finalists named for civic center redevelopment
A selection committee reviewed proposals from eight prospective development teams and narrowed the list of competitors to four for the possible redevelopment of San Diego’s Civic Center Complex.
The semi-finalist firms that were invited for presentations to the selection committee include Gerding Edlen of Portland, Ore.; Hines of San Diego; Lankford and Associates of San Diego; and Thomas Properties Group of Los Angeles.
The development teams were evaluated based on numerous criteria, including relevant experience of the firms and staff, financial capability, commitment to equal opportunity, and accomplishments in sustainable design and development.
Following the semi-finalist presentations, the selection committee chose two finalist teams to advance to the next round of competition. The finalists are Gerding Edlen and Hines.
The two finalist firms will participate in a series of public meetings to be held throughout the city to share their prior development experiences and listen to public feedback, questions and ideas.
Final proposals from all firms are currently due mid-year. Each finalist will be expected to incorporate ideas and suggestions gained from these public meetings into its submitted proposal. Finalists will also be expected to submit conceptual plans and financial projections in their final proposals.
Selection committee members are Fred Maas, chair of the CCDC board of directors; Barbara Warden, the Downtown San Diego Partnership; Kent Trimble, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce; William Sauls, Center City Advisory Committee member; Tom Sudberry, Sudberry Properties; David Malmuth, Robert Charles Lesser & Company; Kevin Tilden, San Diego Convention Center Board; and Larry Hoeksema, AIA, Moser Drew Watson & Ferguson.
For questions or further information, contact Jeff Graham, [email protected], or call (619) 533-718.