City Says: “Plans help address housing crisis, celebrate unique community culture, promote job growth and implement climate and equity goals.”
From a News Release from the City of San Diego July 30, 2024:
Today (July 30, 2024), the San Diego City Council approved the University Community Plan Update and the Hillcrest Focused Plan Amendment to the Uptown Community Plan. The community plans, along with the Citywide General Plan, provide a long-range vision and serve as the framework to guide neighborhood growth and development over the next 20 to 30 years.
The University Community Plan Update replaces the 1987 plan. The Hillcrest Focused Plan Amendment, also known as Plan Hillcrest, is an amendment to the Uptown Community Plan, which was adopted in 2016. The plans guide how land is used for future homes and jobs while addressing the need to preserve and celebrate natural, historic and cultural resources.
The plans also identify improvements to streets for people to walk, bike and take transit, as well as improvements to parks for people to play and socialize. Both plans focus on providing opportunities for a variety of new homes for people of all incomes over the next 30 years and beyond within areas of the city that have a higher level of resources and access to high-paying jobs and transit.
While the actual home and job growth will occur based on demand and the actions of property owners in the future, the plans provide a strategic framework to ensure that the growth meets the City’s needs to best improve the lives of the surrounding communities.
The University Community Plan Update provides opportunities for up to nearly 29,000 new homes. The updated plan reinforces the community’s role as a major employment center and adds up to 72,000 additional jobs across various sectors, including office, retail, scientific research, technology institutions and health care. The Hillcrest Focused Plan Amendment provides opportunities for up to 17,200 additional homes.
The News Release is available as a PDF on the City website at: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/2024-7-30-city-council-approves-vision-for-future-development-in-hillcrest-university-city.pdf
See also:
- Video of the July 30 City Council meeting 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
- Union Tribune article: San Diego Finalized Hillcrest and University City Plans
- PDF of Union Tribune article: SDUT – San Diego finalizes Hillcrest and University City plans 07-30-2024
- Article as posted 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/
- Historical Perspective: UCCA and University City News have been publishing information about the University Community Plan since the first Open House was announced in 2018. For historical reference, refer to: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/ucpu/
