SAN DIEGO—More innovation start-ups are located Downtown than in any other part of the county, creating an untapped market for office developers looking to get a leg up on San Diego's future, Mary Walshok, associate vice chancellor for public programs and dean of extension at the University of California San Diego, tells GlobeSt.com. We recently spoke with Kris Michell, CEO of Downtown San Diego Partnership , about a demographic study her firm did with the help of Walshok's team. We also spoke exclusively with Walshok about the thought process behind the study and how the real estate industry can help meet the needs of the growing demographic groups in Downtown San Diego. GlobeSt.com: What was your involvement with the demographic study recently completed by the Downtown San Diego Partnership? Walshok: UCSD Extension Torrey Pines Mesa innovation Millennials GlobeSt.com: What can the real estate industry do to meet the needs of the growing demographic groups in this submarket? Walshok: develop office economy Bosa Irvine Co. Jacobs I.D.E.A. District UCSD GlobeSt.com: What else should our readers know about the demographic study and your role in it? Walshok: GlobeSt.com: You will be speaking at the Southwest Riverside County Regional Healthcare/Economic Development Summit in Murrieta, CA, next month. What do you feel are the most important factors for creating strong economic development around health and biotech and exploring options for healthy cities? Walshok: research and development iPhone apps institutions hospitals healthcare technology pharmaceutical infrastructure San Diego CRE is in a solid recovery phase with some creative trends leading the way. Are You In The Know? Join us at RealShare SAN DIEGO on May 17 for impactful information from the leaders in San Diego CRE. Learn more .

SAN DIEGO—More innovation start-ups are located Downtown than in any other part of the county, creating an untapped market for office developers looking to get a leg up on San Diego's future, Mary Walshok, associate vice chancellor for public programs and dean of extension at the University of California San Diego, tells GlobeSt.com. We recently spoke with Kris Michell, CEO of Downtown San Diego Partnership , about a demographic study her firm did with the help of Walshok's team. We also spoke exclusively with Walshok about the thought process behind the study and how the real estate industry can help meet the needs of the growing demographic groups in Downtown San Diego. GlobeSt.com: What was your involvement with the demographic study recently completed by the Downtown San Diego Partnership? Walshok: UCSD Extension Torrey Pines Mesa innovation Millennials GlobeSt.com: What can the real estate industry do to meet the needs of the growing demographic groups in this submarket? Walshok: develop office economy Bosa Irvine Co. Jacobs I.D.E.A. District UCSD GlobeSt.com: What else should our readers know about the demographic study and your role in it? Walshok: GlobeSt.com: You will be speaking at the Southwest Riverside County Regional Healthcare/Economic Development Summit in Murrieta, CA, next month. What do you feel are the most important factors for creating strong economic development around health and biotech and exploring options for healthy cities? Walshok: research and development iPhone apps institutions hospitals healthcare technology pharmaceutical infrastructure San Diego CRE is in a solid recovery phase with some creative trends leading the way. Are You In The Know? Join us at RealShare SAN DIEGO on May 17 for impactful information from the leaders in San Diego CRE. Learn more .