Housing
Density Driven Agenda Outside the Uptown Community Plan Update
According to residents of Uptown who are monitoring development in the Uptown Community, that includes University Heights, Hillcrest, Bankers Hill, the Medical Complex, Mission Hills and Middletown, the 2024 Hillcrest Focused Plan Amendment (Uptown Community Plan update) resulted in a huge number of additional, allowable housing units, 17,000 in fact. In total, there is […]
The YIMBY Alternative Universe: Great Transit, Affordable ADUs, Easy Fixes
By Kate Callen San Diegans who feel the strain of overdevelopment in older neighborhoods won’t recognize the halcyon city in Wesley Morgan’s May 31 Times of San Diego commentary, “Opinion: Privileged Homeowners Like Me Shouldn’t Resist New Housing.” Morgan, treasurer of YIMBY Democrats of San Diego, describes how he and his wife bought a Mission Hills home […]
More Bad News Coming from Sacramento on the Housing Industry
Stop SB 79 Scott Wiener, the senator representing San Franciso and San Mateo, who has a negative reputation of working to forever change the housing market in the State of California, is at it again. He has introduced SB 79, which was recently narrowly passed by the Senate. Now it is going to the Assembly. […]
The Ballard Center in Old Town San Diego Eyed for Housing
This past month, the residents and business proprietors in Old Town San Diego were invited to a community meeting to discuss the possibility of converting the J. Ballard Center, located at 2375 Congress Street, to housing for educators and staff of the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD). According to those who attended, the meeting […]
The Coronado Historical Association announces the 2025 Coronado Historic Home Tour
The Coronado Historical Association invites you to support Coronado history and the Coronado Historical Association with someone special this Mother’s Day. Participants will walk through the doors to exclusive private homes open to ticket holders only on Mother’s Day. Six examples of classic architecture on Coronado Island will be featured. The homes retain their historic […]
Bonus ADU Being Challenged by Neighbors Throughout San Diego
Neighbors Say Stop the Abuse of Power By Paul Krueger It’s been a long and difficult effort to win even limited reforms to the city’s destructive “Bonus ADU” Program. Credit for common-sense restrictions on San Diego’s backyard apartment buildings will be shared by neighborhood activists who documented the program’s abuses and joined forces to make […]
Dazzling Circus-Themed Philanthropic Evening Benefiting Children and Adults with Disabilities
Experience the magic and excitement of The Greatest Place on Earth, while making a positive impact on the lives of children and adults with disabilities. The Arc of San Diego announced its highly anticipated 2025 Gala, set to take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Coasterra (880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101). […]
Art for All Art Exhibition and Reception
In celebration of March as Developmental Disability Awareness Month, The Arc of San Diego presents Art for All, an inspiring art exhibition and reception showcasing artwork created by adults with disabilities. This inspirational event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Thursday March 20 at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center (4355 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA […]
Villa Musica Expanding the Musical Biographies Program Serving Seniors with Dementia
The Prebys Foundation recently announced the launch of its Healing Through the Arts and Nature initiative, which awarded $5.2 Million to 59 nonprofits across San Diego. These grant awards will support programs serving youth, veterans, justice-impacted individuals, and historically underserved communities, offering proactive ways to enhance quality of life in a post-pandemic world. This effort […]
Winter Wonderland Fashion Show and Luncheon
The Arc of San Diego is thrilled to announce our annual Winter Wonderland Fashion Show and Luncheon, on Friday, December 6, 2024, at The US Grant Hotel, located at 326 Broadway. This year’s enchanting theme, “Marching into the Holidays; A Nutcracker Extravaganza,” promises a spectacular celebration of fashion, festivity, and philanthropy. All proceeds support The Arc […]
