GROUND BREAKS FOR THE NOLEN

San Diego ¬— San Diego-based Davies Development & Investments Inc. has broken ground for the development of The Nolen, a mixed-use office development located in downtown San Diego’s Ballpark District. Designed by Fehlman LaBarre Architects Inc., the 13-story project will offer ground-level retail space and office space on the remaining floors. Each office tenant will occupy an entire floor and will have private, password-protected elevator access. Additionally, the top five floors will feature private balconies. The company plans to submit the project for LEED certification. Completion is slated for the first half of 2009. B&G Consultants are providing construction management; PCL is serving as general contractor.