Mill Creek Residential, a multifamily investor and operator, has begun construction on Modera San Diego, a luxury apartment community in the East Village neighborhood of  San Diego. The seven-story community is the company’s first foray into San Diego, and move ins are projected for spring of 2021.

"San Diego is rapidly becoming one of the most pedestrian-friendly cities on the West Coast, and the East Village is transforming into a destination locale for new residents," said John Colletti, vice of president of development, Southern California for Mill Creek Residential. "We're thrilled to add this community to the neighborhood's robust entertainment, retail, restaurant and cultural amenities, and we believe Modera San Diego will address the market's booming growth while serving as a premier housing option in the area."

The development community is in a walkable, transit-oriented locale two blocks from a San Diego Trolley station, which provides connectivity to the greater downtown area and links to Amtrak regional lines. The neighborhood's growing creative office base provides employment opportunities in the design and technology sectors.

East Village is the largest of downtown San Diego's eight neighborhoods and continues to emerge as a hip-and-trendy destination featuring a multitude of breweries, coffee shops and nightlife options. Mission Brewery, a local icon built within a former Wonder Bread factory, is located directly across from the community. Modera San Diego will feature three architectural styles and will offer studio as well as , 1- and 2-bedroom apartments.