The Modern Side of Little Italy by Diana Sainz
by Diana Raquel Sainz
Title
The Modern Side of Little Italy by Diana Sainz
Artist
Diana Raquel Sainz
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Photograph - Photography - Digital Photography
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Little Italy, one of my all time favorite neighborhoods of San Diego, California. From the colorful quaint little store fronts and restaurants to the new modern life and architecture, this area truly gives one a perfect variety of what one might look for in just a few square miles.
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Little Italy is a somewhat hilly neighborhood in Downtown San Diego, California that was originally a predominately Italian fishing neighborhood. It has since been gentrified and now Little Italy is a scenic neighborhood composed mostly of Italian restaurants, Italian retail shops, home design stores, art galleries, and residential units.
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Little Italy is one of the more active downtown neighborhoods and has frequent festivals and events including a weekly farmers market, also known as the Mercato (the Market, in Italian). The neighborhood has low crime rates when compared with other neighborhoods in Downtown San Diego and is maintained by the Little Italy Neighborhood Association, which looks after trash collection, decorations, and special events.
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Little Italy Downtown San Diego is one of the most unique and diverse of the 6 core neighborhoods. As a result, Little Italy Condos, Little Italy Lofts for sale are some of Downtown San Diego�s most valuable pieces of real estate. Located on the northern border of Downtown San Diego, Little Italy has a very quaint and local neighborhood feel. Known as San Diego�s only true ethnic neighborhood, Little Italy Downtown San Diego is the perfect combination of residential, commercial, and urban community infrastructure. Made up of artist lofts, small businesses, and top San Diego Restaurants, Little Italy Downtown San Diego is a perfect neighborhood for creative and entrepreneurial residents who want to have a direct impact on the local lifestyle.
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In the earlier part of the 20th century, the northern shore of the San Diego Bay was home to many Italian and Portuguese fishermen. These men sailed from San Diego Bay in search of tuna, deep-sea sport, and commercial fish. With a decline in the tuna industry, and construction of Interstate 5, the neighborhood was disrupted and endured decades of depreciation. In the early 1990s, local residents and business owners teamed up with the Centre City Development Corporation to preserve the small scale, cultural dynamic of the community and revitalize the commercial district. In 2000, gentrification of the neighborhood began.
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Today, Little Italy Real Estate choices offer all components of optimal Downtown San Diego living. The sloping landscape grants striking North bay views and comprises a lively urban village made up of Little Italy lofts, condos, rental apartments, and some town homes. The main corridor of Little Italy is India Street�featuring restaurants, small cafes, boutiques, galleries, public art and specialty shops. Each Saturday, The Mercato Farmer�s Market is alive with fresh produce, flowers, fine foods, gifts, live music�and a view of the bay. Nearby, cypress lined Amici Park features a bocce ball court and open space for the community to enjoy.
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The Little Italy Real Estate market is comprised of a diversity of complexes and pricing from Mid-rise smaller communities to the larger and more expensive high-rises buildings. As a result, the Little Italy Condos and Lofts come in all shapes, sizes, and styles. Complexes like DOMA, 350 West Ash, and Aperture are comprised mainly of Little Italy lofts. Little Italy condo floor plans are heavily represented in the moderate to upper moderate complexes of: La Vita, Acqua Vista, Palermo, Breeza, Village Walk, and Bella Via. The pricing of Little Italy Condos and Lofts for sale will depend mainly on the square footage, location, and specific complex upgrades.
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This urban neighborhood is a center for arts and culture. Little Italy hosts popular annual events such as The Little Italy Carnevale, Art Walk (over 90,000 visitors to this event), Festivale Siciliano, Italian Motorsport Show, and Precious Festa (largest Italian Festival outside of NYC). San Diego�s Little Italy is larger than San Francisco�s, St. Louis�, and New York�s combined. Very colorful indeed.
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November 13th, 2013
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