Real Estate
Act Now: 820 Fort Stockton Factory-Built Tower Bypassing Community Review
We need to act quickly. The proposed development at 820 Fort Stockton Drive is moving forward under the City’s Complete Communities program, confirmed this week by Councilmember Stephen Whitburn’s office. Permits are already being processed, with excavation expected to begin as soon as September 18. This project’s history shows just how far City Hall has […]
Mission Hills Heritage to Nominate the Marine View Historic District
By Barry Hager Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) is pleased to announce the upcoming nomination of another National Register historic district in Mission Hills: the Marine View Historic District. The focus of this effort is on portions of South Mission Hills, unlike prior national register districts MHH nominated that centered on North Mission Hills (Inspiration Heights […]
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 […]
Say NO to Irresponsible Development on Mission Hills Hillside
By Scott Case Elda Developments is seeking to build a 14-story, 172 foot tall high-rise at 3677 Columbia Street, behind India Street’s International Restaurant Row. This precedent setting development on the Middletown hillside negatively impacts the entire community and is opposed by residents and India Street restaurant businesses. The City is using its Complete Communities […]
Residents and Businesses Say NO to Oversized and Unplanned Development on Middletown Hillside
Over the last couple of months, residents and business owners in the Middletown community of San Diego have learned of a developer’s plan to build an oversized high rise that will overpower this already densely packed area. The Middletown community is already dealing with parking issues due to an increase of residential units and […]
Witness the Beauty and Creativity that Transformed Tijuana’s Colonia La Esperanza Neighborhood
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Colonia Esperanza on November 16th, hosted by the Ilan Lael Foundation. This immersive tour explores the vibrant Tijuana neighborhood, deeply connected to the renowned work of artist and sculptor-builder James Hubbell. The adventure begins at the Jardin de Ninos La Esperanza, a charming kindergarten oasis filled with colorful mosaics and playful […]
Corporate Landlords Have Raised Rents in San Diego Making it Unaffordable
We continue to see news stories about how unaffordableit is to live in San Diego County due to the cost of housing. Many of us have come to realize there are several factors causing this to occur, including the significant increase in vacation rentals and corporate landlords.A recent report found San Diego County is short […]
The Mayor Makes Plans to Add 50,000+ Residents and No Infrastructure to Uptown
Late last year I wrote an article about Todd Gloria’s plans via the Hillcrest Blueprint to add 50,000 residents to the Uptown community. I referred to it as creating “sardine town,” which will not be suitable for human habitation. It will also kill small businesses because the major arteries for entering and departing Uptown will […]
It’s Time for A New Beginning
This past month I was given good news about the Historic Mission Hills Library at 925 West Washington Street. A representative of Councilman Whitburn’s office stated that according to the Library Department staff, the necessary abatement work has been completed. They are now awaiting the delivery of materials to finalize the remaining work. Their current […]
Rival Groups Challenge Uptown and La Jolla CPGs
By Mat Wahlstrom This past month, the City Council’s Land Use and Housing Committee voted to recommend which community planning group (CPG) will better represent the planning areas of La Jolla and Uptown: those currently elected, or those vetted for appointment by the mayor. This represents the culmination of a years-long effort to paint elected […]
