Presented by JLL San Diego and JLL GPTThe potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize businesses, industries, and society has been growing for decades. Recent advancements have brought AI from a niche field to the mainstream, prompting corporate leaders to consider the opportunities and threats that AI presents for their future.While real estate professionals acknowledge AI as a game changer, the exact implications for the industry are not yet clear. However, leaders recognize the impending change and continue to explore ways to harness AI’s transformative possibilities.Here are three perspectives on how AI will transform real estate:1. AI will revolutionize how people live, work, and playOpenAI estimates that around 80% of jobs are at risk of disruption due to AI. This has raised concerns about potential upheaval in the real estate market as labor demands change. While some jobs may become obsolete, AI will also create new opportunities. Goldman Sachs draws on a study by MIT economist David Autor to reveal that more than 85% of employment growth in the U.S. over the last 80 years is explained by the technology-driven creation of new positions.According to JLL research, San Diego is projected to see a 6% increase in labor demand thru 2030 in an AI-driven economy. Additionally, in the past decade, the number of high-tech jobs has grown by 16,816, reaching a total of 67,880 in 2022. Since 2020, San Diego has ranked third in the country for tech job growth, with a rate of 9.1%. Growth is likely to persist in cities like San Diego, where there is a presence of AI talent in tech hubs, innovation centers, and universities.
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2. AI growth will drive demand for real estateThe AI ecosystem extends beyond foundation model developers like OpenAI. Companies involved in semiconductor hardware, cloud computing platforms, model hubs, and application development represent a growing occupier segment. As more companies emerge and pre-trained foundation models are customized for specific use cases, the demand for real estate from the AI sector is expected to increase. Based on our research, the growth of AI is expected to drive increased demand for real estate in this sector, with an estimated total of 17.2 million square feet by the end of this year in the U.S. alone. Currently, San Diego’s AI footprint stands at 327,000 square feet, but it is projected to expand further. This projection aligns with the fact that San Diego has secured more than $1.2 billion in venture capital for AI since 2020, earning it a ninth place ranking nationwide in terms of total AI funding.
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3. AI will build upon the technological transformation initiated by PropTechThe real estate industry has been actively adopting new technologies, with over 80% of real estate occupiers, investors, and developers planning to increase their real estate technology budget in the next three years. PropTech has laid a solid foundation by providing technological solutions for various aspects of real estate functions. This sets the stage for AI integration, as AI can complement and enhance existing PropTech solutions, leading to further advancements in investment management, design and construction, building and facility operations, and portfolio management.Overall, AI is poised to have a transformative impact on the global real estate market, driving innovation, improving productivity, and reshaping business models across industries. By leveraging AI technologies, businesses in San Diego can gain a competitive edge and position themselves for growth in the evolving real estate landscape.Want to learn more?Read how JLL is delivering AI solutions to unlock the potential of the world’s buildings and its people here.About JLL San DiegoJLL knows San Diego commercial real estate: past, present, and future. Since 2017 alone, JLL San Diego has brokered 2,329 lease transactions exceeding 33.3 million square feet of commercial space and sold or financed 406 transactions totaling over $16 billion in value. Our trusted advisors have the local market knowledge and expertise to support any business owner or building owner with their commercial real estate needs. Learn more here.
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
Meet ArtsConnect, UC San Diego’s Invitation to SoCal Arts Lovers
ArtsConnect brings those experiences into view, helping residents discover what they can see, hear and create at UC San Diego while experiencing the campus in a new way.
Ask most people what UC San Diego is known for, and the arts may not be the first answer. Yet this fall, San Diegans can watch Ghostbusters with a live orchestra, try their hand at glassmaking and wander among more than 20 works of public art woven throughout the university’s La Jolla campus.
ArtsConnect brings those experiences into view, helping residents discover what they can see, hear and create at UC San Diego while experiencing the campus in a new way.
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“The arts are at the heart of UC San Diego’s student-centered mission and vision,” says Alysson Satterlund, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Life. “Whether creating, participating in, or experiencing performances, the arts are essential to a healthy and truly fun Triton student experience.”
That invitation often begins where the arts intersect with other fields.
“Some of the most innovative work and discovery happen where disciplines don’t usually share a stage,” says Cristina Della Coletta, Dean of the UC San Diego School of Arts and Humanities. “So through our unique intersection of the arts with science, technology, and medicine, we are improving lives, physically and emotionally.
Take The Inaudible Ocean, a collaboration between Department of Music Professor Lei Liang and Scripps Institution of Oceanography Assistant Project Scientist Josh Jones. Over eight years, the pair recorded earthquakes, ship noise, whale songs and other sounds in remote underwater locations. They transformed those recordings into a live music experience that allowed audiences to hear the ocean in an entirely new way. The work premiered on campus in May and continues to evolve.
The arts also connect the campus to the global art world and diverse perspectives. Chief Campus Curator Jessica Berlanga Taylor recently curated the Mexico Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale, featuring RojoNegro, the collective formed by Noé Martínez and María Sosa. The collective will unveil a compelling new permanent installation for UC San Diego’s celebrated Stuart Collection later this fall.
ArtPower offers another easy entry point, bringing touring performers to venues including the outdoor Epstein Family Amphitheater and the intimate Loft. The nearly three dozen performances featured through its 2026-2027 season span music, dance, film, theater and conversation.
Among the fall highlights is Ghostbusters in Concert on Sept. 25, pairing the beloved 1984 film with a live performance of Elmer Bernstein’s score. Tickets start at $35, and the amphitheater is located next to the UC San Diego Blue Line trolley station.
“Every member of our community should have access to world-class art, so we work hard to remove the barriers that stand in the way,” says Colleen Kollar Smith, executive artistic director of the Campus Performances and Events Office. “That means affordable ticket prices, and performances, voices and experiences where people see themselves reflected on stage and know they belong.”
The arts at UC San Diego are not only something to watch. The Craft Center offers public classes and workshops in ceramics, jewelry, woodworking, culinary arts and even surfboard shaping. At the new Glass Center, beginners and experienced makers can explore glassmaking through classes, demonstrations and studio experiences.
Whether you want to attend a performance, make something yourself or spend an afternoon exploring public art, there is an easy way in. And the invitation extends well beyond students and alumni.
Kollar Smith says it best: “Visit, participate, spectate or create. You’re invited, and we hope you’ll connect with us soon.”
Growing up, Laika Nur, MD, Scripps Clinic sports medicine specialist, loved watching beach volleyball when the Association of Volleyball Professionals tour came to her hometown of Chicago. A talented volleyball player herself, she remembers sitting in the stands all day, and once, even got a couple autographs. Years later, Dr. Nur was attending a professional event focused on women’s sports, and the discussion turned to a new professional women’s volleyball league. The general manager and coaching staff for San Diego’s team, the Mojo, happened to be in attendance, and Dr. Nur took the opportunity to ask them if they needed a team doctor. Flash forward to the Mojo’s inaugural 2024 season, when Dr. Nur officially became the team physician. Click here to read more about Dr. Nur and how she incorporates lessons she learned on the court into her practice.
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Your feet and ankles probably aren’t something you give much thought to—until something goes wrong. Orthopedic surgeons at Scripps Clinic are on the leading edge of foot and ankle reconstruction, treating patients with sports injuries, deformities, traumatic injuries and other conditions. That includes repairing torn Achilles tendons with a minimally invasive procedure that shrinks the incision site to less than a centimeter, and performing advanced ankle replacement on some patients with ankle arthritis. Read more about Scripps’ innovations in foot and ankle care here.
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Mai Vue was just 34 weeks pregnant when she delivered her baby. Her pregnancy had been complicated, and she’d had a recent second trimester pregnancy loss, which led to her receiving specialized care from Sean Daneshmand, MD, a Scripps Clinic perinatologist who oversees high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Daneshmand and his team took care of Mai during her pregnancy, through the birth of her healthy baby girl and beyond. Mai was part of a program Scripps launched to provide support to new moms in the weeks and months after delivery. The postpartum program, known as Scripps Health’s Fourth Trimester Continuum of Care, provides care for women with high-risk pregnancies to optimize their health after childbirth and reduce the risk of complications in future pregnancies. Click here to learn more.
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It’s estimated that one in five people in the U.S. will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives. When you factor in living in a sun-soaked city like San Diego and the outdoorsy lifestyle that comes with it, that figure can jump to as high as one in three, which makes early detection and intervention all the more important. Dermatologists at Bighorn Mohs and Dermatology Center are using innovative imaging methods and advanced surgical techniques to diagnose and treat skin cancer. For certain cancers in sensitive spots, like the face, dermatologists perform Mohs surgery, removing skin tissue layer by layer until reaching healthy, cancer-free tissue. They also use a process called immunohistochemistry to view tissue samples taken during Mohs surgery in far greater detail than previous methods. Read more about how Scripps is advancing skin cancer care here.
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When endurance athlete Isaac Sanchez learned he had cancer, he felt blindsided. He was healthy, surfed often and was training for an Ironman triathlon. But he had to put that on hold to undergo treatment. His physicians at Scripps Cancer Center developed a plan to treat the cancer in his tonsil and lymph nodes that included six-and-a-half weeks of near-daily radiation and weekly chemotherapy. He also worked with a Scripps Cancer Center dietitian to enhance his nutrition to promote strength and healing. Today, Isaac’s back to doing what he loves. Read more of his story here.
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