July 31, update: City Council approves University City plan update on July 30, 2024; but big changes won’t happen unless developers embrace the new opportunities created by the plan.
- Info Item number one: The City issued a News Release about the vote on the Community Plan Update on the evening of July 30. The News Release PDF version is available at : City Council Approves Vision for Future Development in University City
- Info Item number two: Archived video of the July 30 City Council meeting is available on the City website. Please note that the discussion and vote of the University Community Plan Update begins at approximately 2:20 (two hours and twenty minutes) after the video recording starts. You can use the slide bar at the bottom of the viewing screen to advance the recording. Available at : https://sandiego.granicus.com/player/clip/8957
- Info Item Number three: The Union Tribune’s David Garrick published an online article last night. As published by the San Diego Union Tribune July 30, 2024 at 10:08 p.m.
UT Excerpt: Plans that could double the populations of Hillcrest and University City — and make those neighborhoods look and feel more similar to downtown — received final approval Tuesday from the San Diego City Council. The new growth blueprints approved for the two neighborhoods aim to fight climate change and solve the local housing crisis by encouraging high-rise buildings near transit. The blueprints, which the council approved unanimously after many hours of public testimony both for and against, also aim to fight segregation by adding affordable housing in wealthy areas. But big changes won’t happen unless developers embrace the new opportunities created by both proposals.
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- PDF of Union Tribune article: SDUT – San Diego finalizes Hillcrest and University City plans 07-30-2024
- Read the entire article on the Union Tribune website (subscription may be required) at: https://www.
sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/ 07/30/san-diego-finalizes- plans-to-transform-hillcrest- university-city-with-high- rises-transit/
August Save-the-Date:
- University City Water and Sewer Projects Underway on Governor west of Genesee. Details and street map at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2024/06/14/university-city-improv-1-governor-drive-cip-improvements-underway/
- Saturday, August 3, 2 PM: Banana Split / Ice Cream Social at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive.
- Sunday, August 4, 3 – 6 PM at Standley Park: Backpacks for Kids sponsored by Coldwell Banker. For details, contact the UC Office at: coldwellbankeruc@gmail.com
- Sunday, August 4: Summer Concert at Standley MS Pavilion Stage. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
- Monday, August 5: Fire Safe Council; contact president Lou Rodolico for Zoom information: lourodolico@yahoo.com
- Tuesday, August 6: UC Talks with Police Chief Scott Wahl – Rescheduled! Future Date to be announced. Watch for updates in the September print newsletter.
- Thursday, August 8, National Night Out in University City: For information, visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/neighborhood-watch/
- Sunday, August 11: Summer Concert at Standley MS Pavilion Stage. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
- Monday, August 12, First Day of School (SDUSD); details at: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
- Sunday, August 18 : Summer Concert at Standley MS Pavilion Stage. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
- Sunday, August 25, 5 to 7 PM, at the Summer Concert at Standley Park Pavilion State: UCCA’s Volunteer Appreciation Night. When available, details will be posted at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
September Save-the-Date:
- August 30: September University City News print newsletter available for distribution.
- Tuesday, September 17, at 6 PM: Police Chief Scott Wahl (you may remember him as Captain Wahl with Northern Division) will be UCCA’s guest for a one-on-one interview with Q&A on Tuesday, September 17, at 6 PM, at the Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive. This is an in-person, in-depth conversation with Chief Wahl and UCCA president Jemma will ask him about Community Policing and the challenges of homeless neighbors in our community.
This month’s Schedules and Events at our Libraries, Parks, and Pools:
- Libraries – University Community and North University – program schedules:
- University Community Library on Governor: https://www.
sandiego.gov/public-library/ locations/university- community-library - North University Library on Judicial: https://www.
sandiego.gov/public-library/ locations/north-university- community-library
- University Community Library on Governor: https://www.
- Pools and Parks and Recreation Centers – program schedules:
- Doyle Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/doyle - Nobel Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/nobel - Standley Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/standley - Standley Aquatic Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/pools/standley-aquatic- center - Swanson Memorial Pool: https://www.sandiego.
gov/pools/swanson-memorial- pool
- Doyle Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
Ongoing Events and Training and Networking Opportunities:
- University Community Plan Update: https://www.planuniversity.org/
- Land Development Code (LDC) Update list, visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/work/land-development-code/updates-in-process
- Mobility Master Plan, visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/sustainability-mobility/mobility/mobility-master-plan
- Pure Water pipelines construction in University City – Genesee/Governor intersection, Nobel, Towne Center, Executive: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-utilities/sustainability/pure-water-sd/phase-1-projects/university-city-eastgate-mall/morena-northern-pipeline-alignment-and-tunnels
- Contact the City: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2023/10/27/contact-us-lets-stay-in-touch-university-city/
- Infrastructure / CIP (capital improvement project) Survey for parks, libraries, bike lanes, rec centers, roads, etc: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/work-programs/infrastructure-prioritization-engagement
- Planning Group Reform and Community Participation and Representation Plan Workshops: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/cpg/recognition-operations
- Organic Waste Recycling: https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/sb1383
- Single Use Plastic Reduction Ordinance: https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/pf-ban
- City of San Diego Council Agendas and Meetings: https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes
In Case We Missed It:
- Please let us know; contact us via email at: UCCA@universitycitynews.org
- Refer to current event listings at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/
- Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversityCityCommunityAssociation/
Save-the-Date compiled by Diane Ahern, Corresponding Secretary / Past President, University City Community Association
- UCCA Voice Mail: 858-412-0786
- UCCA Email: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com
