Tag: Redevelopment
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Ten Years Out, Affordable Housing Still Lacking
Ten years ago today, the San Diego City Council took action to make it easier to build affordable housing developments. But a decade later, housing advocates worry the city has lost its focus. And they say it’s time to make affordable housing a priority again. The call came as the activists marked the 10-year anniversary…
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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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Tweet City Heights: Fast-Filling Jails and a Tax-Initiative Smorgasbord
By Megan Burks State Could Miss Realignment Deadline Despite Fast-Filling County Jails KPBS reported this week county jails are filling up faster than expected under AB 109 and could reach capacity by October. A planned jail expansion won’t be completed for another two years, so the Sheriff hopes to rely on alternative custody programs such…
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Video: A Redevelopment Obituary
A California Supreme Court decision late last year hammered the final nail into redevelopment’s coffin. Redevelopment workers must pack up their desks by Feb. 1 and hand over remaining approved projects to the city to manage. In City Heights, those projects include $220 million worth of new street lights, sidewalk repairs and new mixed-used developments.…
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Field Guide: City Heights the Mayor’s Race, Part I
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 The Candidates: Carl DeMaio Current Job: City Councilman representing District 5 Political Affiliation: Republican Endorsement: Engineering and General Contractors Association Known For: Outspoken…