A multitalented individual, Matthew Gordon lettered in gymnastics in high school; studied at the Culinary Institute of America; and cofounded Eco ReBox, a packaging and shipping company with a focus on environmental sustainably. Over the past 36 years, Matthew Gordon has also worked in real estate development in Florida, Denver, Chicago, Encinitas, and San Diego County areas. Since 2013, Matthew Gordon has overseen the construction and renovation of numerous residential and commercial buildings as a real estate developer with San Diego based firm Janco Developer. These projects include the complete restoration of the Wyatt Earp Building (the most frequently photographed structure in San Diego) and other historic buildings in the celebrated Gaslamp Quarter. Mr. Gordon is also on the cutting edge of the latest green building technologies and is currently developing some of the first infill carbon-neutral and net-zero-energy homes in the San Diego region. When Mr. Gordon is not working, he enjoys cooking and traveling. He has traveled to different countries in Europe and Asia as well as to China and India to take part in philanthropic work.
Based in Encinitas, Matthew Gordon is an accomplished real estate professional who has successfully completed both residential and commercial projects across San Diego. Matthew Gordon currently works as a real estate developer with Janco Developer in Encinitas and surrounding areas, and is involved in various aspects of real estate which include overseeing all stages associated with property development. Some of his achievements include the full historical restoration of the Wyatt Earp Building and the restoration of a number of other historical buildings in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter.
Based in Encinitas, California, Matthew Gordon is an accomplished real estate developer who has spent the last 7 years working with Janco Developer. In his work with the Encinitas firm, Matthew Gordon developed the Lofts on Laurel in the Bankers Hill area of San Diego.
Lofts on Laurel is a luxury apartment development with 21 different units and commercial space. The building boasts scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, downtown area, a rooftop entertaining area, storage spaces, and 34 parking spaces on a surface level lot. Each unit has an average size of 950 square feet. Nine specific units have been built as potential units for short-term rentals for those looking to vacation in the city. The style of the building is most units have exterior front entrances to have the feeling of a home rather than apartment building.
The building is the best example of adaptive reuse in the SD. Having been a medical facility in the 1950's and with an added building and seismic joint for for radiology in the 1970's. The building originally had 37 inch concrete walls and very few windows. Nothing within the structure could be moved so the 17,000 sq ft plus building sat vacant in a premium location without a use for many years..
The building is a natural podium system because of the concrete structure so hold-downs were added to the roof and a level of cantilevered one and two level penthouses were built over the roof top along with a community Ocean View Deck amenity.
Each of the 21 unit is unique because of the design working within the existing structure of the building. Some units have ceilings up to 18 ft and sky lights. Each apartment is a beautiful example of maintaining the historic building and industrial modern design with high end finishes.
The complex is located near historic Victorian homes in the downtown area of San Diego. It is also within walking distance of major shopping and restaurants. The main appeal of Lofts on Laurel is its urban sensibility for those looking to embrace city life. This property can be viewed at https://www.loftsonlaurel.com
Government Agencies and Local Nonprofits Protect San Diego Beaches
Since 2013, Matthew Gordon of Encinitas, California, has been managing projects for Janco Developer, a real estate development firm based in San Diego. Alongside his real estate activities, Matthew Gordon serves as a board member with the Seacoast Preservation Association, which aims to preserve and restore beaches in Encinitas and other areas throughout San Diego County.
As is the case with other cities and counties along the California coast, the San Diego County shoreline is naturally eroding. In order to protect beaches and coastal resources, as well as public and private property, government and nonprofit organizations are working together to implement measures designed to slow erosion and replenish lost sand. In many areas throughout Southern California, these efforts have significantly widened and improved local beaches over the last 50 years.
In addition to mitigating the effects of erosion, conservation and preservation groups seek to preserve San Diego’s beaches by cleaning up litter, fighting pollution, and protecting native plants and marine animals. A number of local nonprofits also aim to combat beach debris and marine pollution at its source by promoting public policy to reduce the use of materials such as Styrofoam cups, plastic bottles, and single-use plastic bags.
