SAN DIEGO-A number of tenants recently signed leases for a combined 34,000 sf in the Rolando Plaza Shopping Center at 6411-6535 University Ave. The new tenants will fill anchor space formerly occupied by Albertson's Supermarket and Cal Stores.

SAN DIEGO-The San Diego Association of Governments has implemented a regional plan aimed at promoting "smart growth." The $1.4 million plan should be complete by fall of 2003.

SAN DIEGO-The hotel operator and a Downtown developer are partnering in the development and operation of the Ballpark Hotel, a 32-story luxury high rise anchoring the Downtown ballpark district.

CARLSBAD, CA-A 70,456-sf multi-tenant office and industrial park in one of North San Diego County's biotech strongholds has been sold for $9.47 million.

VISTA, CA-An individual investor has bought a 24,259 sf industrial building on nearly two acres from a family trust. The North County industrial market has been strong of late, with Vista, Carlsbad and Oceanside posting the strongest absorption figures.

NATIONAL CITY, CA-Work is under way on a $20.3 million project to make the city's bay and wharf more accessible to transport ships. The wharf is at the foot of 24th Street and leased by auto importer Pasha Services, which reportedly brought more than 330,000 cars through the area last year.

SAN DIEGO-Rio Vista Plaza, one of two buildings in Mission Valley's Rio Vista office complex, has been sold for almost $13 million.

SAN DIEGO-Convention and visitors officials and three Indian casinos are teaming up for a $600,000 advertising blitz to promote the region as an alternative to Las Vegas.