Tag: Walkability

  • 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…

  • Comercios se Esfuerzan por Aumentar el Tráfico Peatonal

    Crédito: Brian Myers, Media Arts Center San Diego By Megan Burks Traducción facilitada por City Heights Life Click here to read it in English A las 3 p.m. de un miércoles reciente, el comedor del restaurante vietnamita Hoai Hue, ubicado en City Heights, está más lleno de lo normal. Los cocineros se apuran para preparar los…

  • 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…