After approximately two years of construction, Millennium Mission Valley is nearing completion.<\/p>\n
This high-density, mixed-use community \u2013 situated on 5.37 acres \u2013 is comprised of 291 apartment homes, 14 live-work units and 9,000 square feet of retail space.<\/p>\n The Dinerstein Companies is developing the property, and they enlisted the help of TCA Architects to design the space. Currently, the project is finishing construction and moving into the leasing phase, with an anticipated completion date of February 2018.<\/p>\n The site, located in Mission Valley West, was formerly a Bob Baker auto dealership. It is situated between Camino de la Reina to its north, Camino del Arroyo to its east and the Witt Lincoln car dealership to its west. The south side of the building along Camino del Rio North faces Interstate 8.<\/p>\n Millennium Mission Valley continues the booming development trend in the region, and their 291 apartment units address the community\u2019s housing need.<\/p>\n \u201cIn 2014, on average only 600 people both lived and worked in Mission Valley, while over 41,000 commuters came in each day, and 7,700 residents left. This is because there are many more jobs in Mission Valley than places to live,\u201d according to a Mission Valley Community Plan Update (MVCPU) brochure.<\/p>\n The residential aspect of this site will increase potential housing options for those who work in the Mission Valley commercial district. Additionally, the unique live-work spaces encourage residents to stay in the community for work. For residents who still have to commute to their jobs outside of the area, free shuttle van services will be available for easy access to public transportation in an effort to mitigate traffic and help the environment.<\/p>\n According to the development\u2019s website, the studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments are finished with quartz countertops, vinyl wood flooring, glass shaker cabinets, electronic apartment entry locks and other \u201cluxury living with eco-friendly design\u201d elements.<\/p>\n Resident community amenities include a sky lounge, resort-style pool, sports bar, dog park, VIP longue, two-story fitness center and gourmet coffee bar.<\/p>\n \u201cThe architecture is designed in contemporary style to attract the modern sophisticated San Diegan and is primarily organized around three beautifully landscaped courtyards,\u201d Irwin Yau, principal at TCA Architects, said.<\/p>\n \u201cThe retail awnings and storefronts along the ground level were designed to help to reduce the scale of the building along pedestrian frontages, while allowing for views into public areas of the building,\u201d he continued. \u201cArchitectural elements anchor key corners while punched openings and cantilevered balconies provide relief and texture, [which] further articulates the architecture.\u201d<\/p>\n Although the full development won\u2019t be complete until early next year, Shake Shack is expected open in December 2017. Shake Shack, a fast-casual restaurant famous for their hamburgers and milkshakes, is the first company to occupy the retail space.<\/p>\n Shake Shack is located the northeast edge of the premises, situated on the corner of Camino del Arroyo and Camino de la Reina. No other businesses have yet been confirmed.<\/p>\n In addition to the retail establishments, the property features a public plaza that invites Mission Valley neighbors into the space. The plaza is located between the commercial buildings fronting Camino de la Reina.<\/p>\n \u201cFundamental to the design was to create a connection of pedestrian access to and from the site,\u201d Yau said. \u201cThe project\u2019s \u2018front door\u2019 was purposely located adjacent to the project\u2019s 4,000-square-foot public plaza to provide a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n The intent of this open community space is, \u201cto create vibrant pedestrian-friendly environment, co-mingling residents and visitors to the commercial and residential parts of the project,\u201d Yau said.<\/p>\n The property is conveniently situated near the community\u2019s natural and business assets. Josh Vasbinder, West Coast partner for The Dinerstein Companies, explained that Dinerstein was attracted to Mission Valley because of \u201cits central location in San Diego, proximity to the San Diego River, San Diego trolley, and retail and commercial [areas].\u201d<\/p>\n Rents will be determined with the February 2018 opening. The Dinerstein Companies are currently talking to individuals and businesses interested in renting residential or retail units. For more information, call 619-541-8742, email Info-MissionValley@themillennium.com<\/a>, o visitar bit.ly\/2jGsyyq<\/a>.<\/p>\n To read our previous coverage of Millennium Mission Valley from 2015, visit bit.ly\/2jGlSAm<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"New](\"https:\/\/missionvalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Millennium-front-page-copy.jpg\")
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