Tag: Park Shortage

  • A Sneak Peek at Charles Lewis Park

    Video Credit: Matt Bowler, KPBS By Megan Burks City engineers are just waiting for the new plants to take root before opening Charles Lewis III Memorial Park on Home Avenue in City Heights to the public. It has a dog park, half basketball court, space for barbecues, grass to run around on and two playgrounds.…

  • City Council OKs Plan to Turn Chollas Parkway Into Park

    By Megan Burks Every day, some 6,400 motorists rattle down Chollas Parkway in the City Heights area. To the north are a few small industrial lots, and to the south is a creek. This week the San Diego City Council approved zoning changes that would allow parkland there instead. Residents say it’s sorely needed. “Our…

  • Residents Want Teralta Park Maintenance, Community Relations Officers in Budget

    By Tarryn Mento Dozens of San Diegans called on the City Council to increase funding for parks and recreation, public safety and the arts in Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s proposed $3.2 billion spending plan. For nearly 2½ hours Monday evening, community members shared their thoughts on Faulconer’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The council members…

  • City Council Approves 500 Percent Increase in Fees for Mid-City Parks and Facilities

    A construction crew works on the new YMCA facility in City Heights. | Photo Credit: Jamie Scott Lytle By Megan Burks Developers are about to pay a whole lot more in fees to build homes in San Diego’s mid-city area. The City Council approved a plan Tuesday that will increase fees there by nearly 500…

  • Wightman Street Park to Get Money Under Mayor’s Revised Budget

    Mayor Kevin Faulconer announces revisions to his 2015 budget at Wightman Street Neighborhood Park, May 20, 2014. | Photo Credit: Claire Trageser By Claire Trageser The revised budget proposal San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer released Tuesday has $12 million in additional revenue than he anticipated, and he wants to spend the money on parks and…