California League of Cities Annual Conference & Expo
September 22, 2021
- Sacramento, CA
KMA is pleased to once again be an Exhibitor at the upcoming League of Cities Annual Conference & Expo, taking place September 22nd - 24th at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. The Expo connects businesses providing services to public agencies with thousands of city officials throughout California. Stop by Booth #506 to discover how your city could benefit from KMA's expertise!
Encinitas Approves Updates to Inclusionary Housing Program
September 7, 2021
The City of Encinitas recently approved updates to its Inclusionary Housing Program, based on recommendations outlined in KMA’s analyses.
San Diego Office - Real Estate Intern Position Available
August 4, 2021
By Kristi Lytle
KMA has an immediate opportunity for an Intern in our downtown San Diego office to assist the Managing Principal and other professional staff in completing urban economics, affordable housing, and other feasibility studies and analyses. Detailed descriptions of the Internship opportunity and how to apply can be viewed at th elink below.
KMA's Berkeley Office is Hiring!
July 21, 2021
We are seeking qualified candidates to join our Bay Area Team. Depending upon the candidate's qualifications, we are hiring either a Land Use Economics INTERN / ANALYST or Land Use Economics SENIOR ANALYST / ASSOCIATE.
Detailed descriptions of each employment opportunity and how to apply can be viewed link below. No phone calls, please.
Major Milestone Reached for the Chula Vista Bayfront
June 23, 2021
By Paul Marra
On June 15, 2021 the San Diego Unified Port District (District) and the City of Chula Vista (City) approved the pivotal leasing, financing, and construction documents that move the Chula Vista Bayfront (CVB) project one step closer to ground breaking. The planned $1 billion development encompasses a 1,600-room waterfront resort hotel, 250,000 SF of convention and meeting space, and a parking structure on 36.5 acres, along with new public parks and associated infrastructure.
With Opening of Beachfront Resort, Oceanside's Tourism Bonafides are Solidified
May 28, 2021
By Kimberly Heaton
The Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort officially opened in May 2021, putting a stamp on the City's reputation as a tourism destination. Originally referred to as the Oceanside Beachfront Resort, the two adjacent hotels were developed by S.D. Malkin Properties (Developer) and are operated by Joie de Vivre and Destination Hotels, respectively. After years of planning, construction, and Covid-19 delays, the hotels are now open and are the largest newly constructed oceanfront development on the San Diego County coast in fifty years.
Multi-Jurisdictional Award Winning Specific Plan Adopted by City of Riverside – Northside Specific Plan
May 13, 2021
The City of Riverside adopted the Northside Neighborhood & Pellissier Ranch Specific Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) on November 17, 2020. The Specific Plan provides a vision for future development in the Northside neighborhood, which encompasses approximately 1700 acres within the City of Riverside, City of Colton, and unincorporated County of Riverside.
The city solicited community feedback throughout the planning process and strived to strike a balance between the desire to save open space but also allow property owners to build residential and commercial projects.
San Diego’s Complete Communities Advances with City Council Approval
December 7, 2020
On November 9, 2020, the San Diego City Council approved two primary components of the Complete Communities program, a package of development incentives designed to strengthen community development and improve housing affordability and quality of life. Housing Solutions and Mobility Choices are complementary planning strategies designed to incentivize development near transit while connecting San Diegans to convenient and safe transit options. KMA was engaged to evaluate the financial feasibility and fiscal impacts of implementing the two components.
Imperial Beach – Opening of the Hampton Inn & Suites
August 5, 2020
The City of Imperial Beach welcomed a new hotel on June 15, 2020 as the greatly anticipated 100-room "Beach Modern" Hampton Inn opened on a prominent site on State Route 75 at the entrance to the City’s downtown and beachfront communities. The final phase of the 4.75-acre Breakwater Town Center, the four-story Hilton-branded hotel located at 771 Palm Avenue includes a pool, fitness and business centers, free wi-fi and a breakfast/lounge area.
Advised by KMA, Escondido Adopts a Community Facility District (CFD)
July 31, 2020
The City of Escondido, in an ongoing effort to address projected budget shortfalls, adopted a resolution to form a Citywide Services Community Facilities District (CFD) on May 13, 2020. The goal of the CFD is to ensure that new residential developments do not negatively impact the City's General Fund.
KMA's Julie Romey Joins CAL-ALHFA Board
June 22, 2020
Julie Romey, a Senior Principal in KMA's Los Angeles office, has joined the CAL-ALHFA Board of Directors. CAL-ALHFA (California Association of Local Housing Finance Authorities) is a non-profit organization with a broad based membership including both public and private agencies which develop, finance, and administer programs to address affordable housing throughout the State of California.
Vallco Town Center Wins Legal Battle
May 8, 2020
By Kimberly Heaton
On Wednesday May 6th, a Santa Clara Superior Judge upheld the City of Cupertino's September 2018 approval of the Vallco Town Center, concluding the project proposed by Sand Hill Property Company is in conformance with SB 35 guidelines and therefore eligible to proceed. SB 35 is part of a landmark package of housing bills enacted in 2017 to address the affordable housing shortage in California. SB 35 facilitates the expedited development of eligible projects, and the court ruling allows the redevelopment of the former Vallco Mall to move forward.
Sunnyvale's Cityline Enters New Phase of Development
March 17, 2020
By Kimberly Heaton
A critical economic development goal for the City of Sunnyvale has been to transform the partially built Sunnyvale Town Center, now called Cityline, into a dynamic and unique downtown core. Recent updates in the news reveal the transformation has hit exciting milestones. Phase 1 of the mixed-use project is nearing completion; substantial retail has been completed with additional tenant announcements last week (Ulta Beauty, Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics and Xfinity will be joining anchors Whole Foods and AMC theaters, along with restaurants Pacific Catch and Urban Plates).
