Real Estate
It’s Time to Take Action!
Community Groups Join Efforts By Patty Ducey-Brooks I have been very fortunate in my lifetime to observe and participate in community collaborations where people from different backgrounds, skills and experiences have made great things happen. It started when I was a youngster, observing my parents as they worked with other residents and business owners in […]
“Don’t wait for the bulldozer to tear out your neighbor’s backyard.”
By Paul Krueger of Neighbors For A Better San Diego That’s the warning I have for homeowners — and renters — from Mission Hills to Fletcher Hills, and Hillcrest to Southcrest. In fact, every neighborhood is at risk from a new and little-known City of San Diego regulation that encourages the rampant construction of Alternative […]
The Magical City Hall Construct of “Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing”
On June 17, 2021, NBC 7 San Diego’s Artie Ojeda interviewed the chair of Neighbors For A Better San Diego (NFABSD) about San Diego’s destructive new ADU/JADU zoning ordinance. The City of San Diego was quoted in the article, “ADU’s and JADU’s are an effective, successful source of naturally occurring affordable housing.” Within an hour […]
San Diego Sold To the Highest Bidder
There is this impression, as I talk to people in San Diego and around the country, that our fine city has been put on an auction block for speculators who are willing to pay the highest price for changing the character of our city. Unfortunately, as alarming as that might be, it is potentially true. […]
An Appreciation for Those Who Created San Diego History
This past month, I was doing some research recently on businesses that have been operating in the City of San Diego upward of 100 years. That’s when I learned about the longstanding history of Walter Andersen Nursery, which opened in 1928 by Walter Andersen Sr. on Juan Street in Old Town San Diego, near the […]
Completion of One Paseo in San Diego
Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced that construction is complete on One Paseo, located on the southwest corner of Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real in San Diego. Ware Malcomb provided master planning and architectural design services for the retail project component. One Paseo is a mixed-use master-planned project incorporating office, […]
The ASID San Diego Chapter Introduces Its New President
Suzi OBrien, the principal designer and CEO of EcoLux Interiors of San Diego, has been elected president of the American Society of Interior Designers’ (ASID) San Diego chapter for a one-year term. OBrien focuses on residential interiors, specializing in eco-friendly design. A recent remodel achieved “Platinum” status from Green Point Rated, which provides third-party verification […]
Final Phases of Civita Park Include Four Acres of Playgrounds, Picnic Areas and Gardens
The final phases of Civita Park are complete and have opened to the public, adding approximately four acres of colorful playgrounds, game areas, ornamental gardens and open lawns to the 14.3-acre park, which is the largest park in Mission Valley. Highlights include: ? Two playgrounds, one for children two-to-five years of age, and the other […]
Why We Are Urging “No on Measure E”
The threat: High-rise haven City officials want to fill the Midway community with high-rise projects. That would lead to an excessive amount of development, and much worse traffic. Access to the beaches would be cut off. You can’t enjoy the beach if you can’t get there! The history: They deserve our gratitude The 30-foot height […]