SAN DIEGO—IDEA1, the first new mixed-use building in the East Village's 35-block I.D.E.A. District, stays true to its stakeholders' vision of a neighborhood of, by and for innovative, creative and entrepreneurial individuals, I.D.E.A. Partners LLC partner David Malmuth tells GlobeSt.com. Devlopers Lowe Enterprises, LaSalle Investment Management and I.D.E.A. Partners recently selected CBRE Group, Inc. to provide leasing services for the ground-floor retail space of IDEA1, which is currently under construction.

CBRE's retail experts Reg Kobzi and Michael Peterson are marketing the 5,000-square-foot retail component. VP Kobzi says, “There is nothing like this in the market. “We are seeking retailers with unique concepts that complement the innovative and creative environment that is bringing new vitality to the East Village.”

IDEA1 occupies a full city block, situated on E, F, Park and 13th streets. The developers of the $91-million project started construction in November 2015, and the mid-rise, six-story complex will feature 13,000 square feet of commercial space with 295 apartments, 25 ground-floor live/work lofts and eight luxury penthouse units. Designed by Miller Hull Architects, the project aims to integrate into the existing neighborhood while enhancing the community character with its approachability, creativity and transparent and colorful design elements. It also aims to create a more inviting pedestrian experience in the area, provide new restaurants and retail and communal spaces that will benefit IDEA1 residents and its neighbors.