THE BUZZ Plans are progressing for a new, dual-branded hotel in downtown San Diego. The 12-story project is currently in the design development phase; no construction timetable has been released, nor have the identities of the brands/operators of the hotels that will be housed in the building. Known as Lane Field North, the tower will sit on land that was once home to a baseball field. It’s slated to include a 253-key selectservice hotel and a 147-key extended-stay hotel, along with shops, restaurants and an urban park. John Portman & Associates is providing architectural design services for the project, while San Diego-based JWDA is providing construction administration and regulatory advice. C O U R T E S Y O F J O H N P O R T M A N & A S S O C I AT E S DUAL-BRANDED HOTEL SET FOR SAN DIEGOhttp://www.dexindustries.com