Category: Land Use

  • Community Unveils Sculpture, Plans for Fairmount Avenue Arts Corridor

    By Brian Myers “Fairmount Corridor Arts Concept,” a study published last year by the City Heights Community Development Corporation, outlines potential art placement along Fairmount Avenue between El Cajon Boulevard and University Avenue to make the high-traffic area friendly to pedestrians. Last month, the plan became more of a reality when esidents celebrated the unveiling…

  • Transit Riders See Possibilities in Two City Heights Spaces

    We’re talking about two related lots, each abutting Interstate 15 in City Heights. One is at the southwest corner of University and 40th Street, the other is at the northeast corner of El Cajon Boulevard and Central Avenue. Each lot is about a quarter acre – about as big as an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Who…

  • Socialist Coalition Rallies For Rent Control in City Heights

    By Brian Myers Activists under the banner of the San Diego Socialist Campaign rallied in ‪‎City Heights‬ Aug. 22 for rent control, more affordable housing options and protection from vermin, mold and other poor housing conditions. Earlier in the week, the San Diego City Council declared a state of emergency due to a lack of…

  • Ocean Discovery Institute’s Living Lab Now Has Full Funding

    By Megan Burks The Ocean Discovery Institute announced Saturday it met its $15 million goal to build a science facility in City Heights. The center will have three laboratories, a scientist in residence, a community kitchen and garden. It will sit at the entrance of Manzanita Canyon, where the Ocean Discovery Institute has been teaching…

  • City Council Declares Affordable Housing Emergency for 12th Year in a Row

    By Megan Burke, Maureen Cavanaugh and Peggy Pico The San Diego City Council declared an affordable housing emergency for the 12th year in a row on Monday. San Diego is tens of thousands of units short of the goal for affordable homes. According to the San Diego Housing Commission, 60,700 San Diegans are currently on…