Tag: El Cajon Boulevard
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On Opposite Ends of the Boulevard, Businesses Struggle to Boost Foot Traffic
Community organizers in City Heights have sought sidewalk improvements as a means to improve safety for pedestrians. Now, some are also trying to improve walkability to boost profits for local business owners. Research has shown even relatively quick fixes such as planting trees in empty planter boxes increase what customers are willing to pay by…
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Developing the Boulevard: What the Candidates for District 9 Say
By Megan Burks Last week, we asked the candidates for City Council District 9 how they would ensure development keeps pace in City Heights despite the end of redevelopment agencies. This time, we wanted to know what kinds of development should be prioritized, especially along El Cajon Boulevard. The boulevard has been undergoing a steady…
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Field Guide: Reclaiming City Heights Streets for Pedestrians
By Megan Burks [Editor’s Note: Field Guide is a weekly email bringing you the news, explainers and action items needed to navigate your changing community. Click here to subscribe.] FIELD GUIDE TOOLBOX Pedestrian Accidents per 1,000 residents from 2002-2007: City Heights: 4.9 San Diego: 2.7 Click Bicycle Crashes per 1,000 residents from 2002-2007: City Heights:…
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He Loves His Country, and His Cars
[oqeygallery id=6] Photo credit: Sam Hodgson Voiceofsandiego.org’s Sam Hodgson has been surveying El Cajon Boulevard with his camera this year for a photo series called “Tales From the Boulevard.” Today he featured Dave Meyer, who has been “doing surgery on American engines for close to five decades.” His service garage on the border of Corridor…
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A Dilemma in Kensington-Talmadge
Kensington and Talmadge were both drawn into the new 9th City Council District in City Heights. Kensington wants out but Talmadge leaders see opportunity to influence development on El Cajon Boulevard. | Photo Credit: Sam Hodgson By Adrian Florido The new 9th City Council District was drawn with two goals in mind: to empower Latinos,…