Port of San Diego: Port Matters

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Seaport Village Businesses Embrace Green Business Practices Oct 20, 2011

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One of San Diego Bay’s most popular attractions – Seaport Village – is also helping the Port of San Diego in its mission to be an environmental steward. Seaport Village, located at 849 W. Harbor Drive, is a 14-acre bayside shopping, dining and entertainment complex. It features more than 70 shops, casual eateries, and waterfront restaurants and is a participant in the port’s Green Business Challenge. The Green Business Challenge – the first of its kind on the West Coast – promotes business practices that reduce energy consumption, water use waste as well as to prevent pollution. Learn More: j.mp/r6QjVR

Fall for the Arts Makes its Debut at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier Oct 14, 2011

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Fall for the Arts, a celebration of art and culture, made its debut on Saturday, October 1, 2011, at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier in San Diego. The free event, attended by 3,000 people, featured 66 artists and cultural groups and gave visitors an opportunity to create artworks, listen to music, watch performances and become acquainted with the many art and cultural organizations throughout the region.

Port of San Diego Gathers Important Ideas at South Bay Strategic Forum Oct 06, 2011

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Development of the National City and Chula Vista bay fronts, enhanced tourism, infrastructure investments and opportunities for sporting and public events were among some of the strategic goals shared by stakeholders at a recent planning forum in South San Diego Bay.

Port of San Diego Breaks Ground on New Waterfront Park Oct 04, 2011

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A little used concrete plaza and a shuttered restaurant will soon be a place for quiet waterside contemplation. The Port of San Diego, with the help of a number of dignitaries from local cities, the county and federal governments, officially broke ground Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, for the port's 18th public park. It is called Ruocco Park for Lloyd and Ilse Ruocco, the late San Diego couple who provided funding to help build the bayfront park.

America's Cup World Series Coming to San Diego Bay Aug 25, 2011

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The America’s Cup World Series, a high performance international sailing regatta, is coming to San Diego Bay. The races will be held near the downtown waterfront from November 12-20, 2011. Learn more: http://j.mp/pJ6f8k (portofsandiego.org)

Mambo on the Bay Kicks Off Series of Activities Along San Diego Waterfront Aug 24, 2011

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Mambo on the Bay, a free evening of music and dancing, attracted about 500 people to Cesar Chavez Park and showcased the Port of San Diego's efforts to bring the public to the waterfront.

Port of San Diego Hosts Strategic Planning Forum Aug 23, 2011

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More than 100 community leaders, elected officials, as well as military and industry representatives worked together at a first-of-its kind event. The Port of San Diego hosted a working, strategic planning forum on August 16, 2011, asking asked stakeholders to share their ideas for developing the port's future blueprint for the region.

New Section of Bayshore Bikeway Under Construction Aug 08, 2011

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Biking enthusiasts of all ages will soon be able to enjoy a new section of a San Diego bay front bike path. Construction is underway on the new 1.8 mile section of the Bayshore Bikeway. Currently, 12.5 miles of the bikeway are paved, with the rest of the route consisting of on-street sections. Eventually, the bikeway will provide a continuous 24-mile loop around San Diego Bay. Groundbreaking on the new stretch – from H Street to Palomar Street in the city of Chula Vista – took place on Friday, August 5. Learn more: http://j.mp/r3wkk2

San Salvador Replica Ship Under Construction on San Diego Bay Jul 07, 2011

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A vital link to San Diego’s maritime history is taking shape at the Port of San Diego’s Spanish Landing Park. Beginning Saturday, July 9, 2011, the public can watch as the Maritime Museum of San Diego builds a replica of the 16th century Spanish galleon, the San Salvador. The San Salvador was the flagship Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sailed in when he entered the San Diego harbor, in 1542. Full story: http://j.mp/oxeo4z (portofsandiego.org)

Environmental Fund Projects Completed on San Diego Bay by Port of San Diego Jun 21, 2011

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June 2011 marks the 5-year anniversary of the establishment of the Port of San Diego’s environmental fund. Since the fund was established in 2006, the Board of Port Commissioners has approved 62 projects – 42 of which have been completed – and committed $7.3 million to projects aimed at improving the condition of San Diego Bay and surrounding port tidelands. Learn more: http://j.mp/kDgXvu

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