RENTV Features an Interview with Colton Sudberry on ‘Commercial Real Estate Talk’

The latest episode of “Commercial Real Estate Talk with Steve and Arnie” featured a detailed interview with Colton Sudberry, President and CEO of Sudberry Properties. Colton discusses the company’s projects, challenges and strategies, as well as his early career and his experience playing on the University of Colorado’s Buffaloes football team, which won the National Championship in 1990.

CRE Talk is produced by RENTV (Real Estate News & Media).

The CoStar Group has honored Sudberry Properties with a 2026 Impact Award, naming The Brynn at Civita the “Multifamily Development of the Year” for San Diego County.

A team of local judges praised The Brynn for meeting the city’s long-term needs for sustainable new housing, while minimizing new vehicle traffic. They acknowledged that Mission Valley is one of the region’s most well-trafficked and high-demand neighborhoods.

Judge Annike Lile, marketing coordinator for C2 Building Group, said, “The Brynn creates a lifestyle rooted in wellness, connection, and smart urban design.”  She cited the property’s interconnected indoor-outdoor spaces and access to an entire shared community network.

Civita was celebrated in a Times of San Diego commentary by Michael J. Stepner, former city of San Diego Architect, and Mary Lydon, a land-use authority. 

The article praised the historic pedestrian-friendly city planning in Barcelona and Paris, and stated, “Here in San Diego, the award-winning, 230-acre Civita urban village in Mission Valley stands in as our local model.”

It noted the community’s street life, services, and available transit options, and included a photograph of Civita Park.

Sudberry Properties’ apartment communities were recently honored at the Mark of Excellence Awards, sponsored by the Southern California Rental Housing Association. 

Stephanie Aguilera of Luma at El Corazón achieved First Place in the “Resident Relations Coordinator of the Year” category, and Carlos Martinez of The Hub at Scripps Ranch received Second Place honors in the same category.

The San Diego Architectural Foundation honored Creekside Park in Civita with an “Orchid” award in the Landscape Architecture category during the annual Orchids & Onions ceremony on Oct. 2.

The 1.3-acre linear park extends from Friars Road to Civita Boulevard and is adjacent to the 14.3-acre Civita Park. Creekside Park includes elevated walkways spanning a cobble swale below, a children’s play area, seating, picnic areas and an off-leash dog run.

The Sudberry Properties’ team was elated at this year’s Icon Awards, where they won five First Place Awards: Best Company Website for Sudberry Properties, Best Overall Advertising/Marketing Campaign for Civita, and three First Place Awards for Luma at El Corazon.

This year's prestigious recognitions celebrate the company's commitment to excellence and highlight its leadership in creating vibrant, sustainable living environments.

A recent article in Building Enclosure Magazine discusses the transformation of Civita from a sand and gravel quarry into a successful urban village.

The author Jeff Haack says, “In San Diego’s Mission Valley, Civita demonstrates how natural cooling strategies, ecological restoration, and human-scaled planning can converge to transform a challenging site into a thriving, climate-resilient neighborhood.

The 2025 San Diego Design Awards, sponsored by the American Institute of Architects, recently presented an Honor Award in the Urban Design category to Carrier Johnson + Culture for the master plan of Civita. Civita is a 230-acre urban village in San Diego’s Mission Valley, developed by Sudberry Properties in collaboration with the Grant family, which has owned the former quarry property since the early 1900s.

Local artist Kevin Anderson, who painted a colossal 72-foot-long, 270-degree mural in a pedestrian tunnel in the Civita community, was recently profiled in the San Diego Union-Tribune following the completion of his latest murals in the Solana Beach Post Office.

CoStar honored Sudberry Properties with a 2025 Impact Award and named Luma at El Corazon the “Multifamily Development of the Year” for San Diego County.

The Nationals℠, an international homebuilding and design competition that attracted 1,200 entries, has honored Civita with Silver Awards in three categories: Master-Planned Community of the Year, Best Community Amenity for Civita Park, and Best Website for a Community. Silver Award winners are also finalists for The Nationals Gold Awards, which will be announced at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 25.

Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena will be the home of the professional indoor football team, San Diego Strike Force, beginning with the 2025 season. Established in 2019, Strike Force has just wrapped up its most successful season. They clinched their first playoff berth, secured their first playoff victory and made their first-ever appearance in the IFL Western Conference Final. https://sdstrikeforce.com/