☘️🌷Hello University City! Happy March University City! Let’s get ready to Spring Forward with UCCA’s University City News print newsletter. The print newsletter will be available for pickup on Friday afternoon, February 28, on Governor Drive at the Library, the UC Laundromat, the Recreation Center, and at Cal Coast Credit Union. UCCA’s newsletter delivery volunteers will begin distribution this weekend. The online PDF version is available now at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
The University City News website and print newsletter are free to read but are not free to produce and print and maintain. UCCA membership dues, and advertising revenue, and donations help to make both the website and print newsletter possible. You can support University City by joining UCCA and/or making a donation. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/join-ucca-today/
Construction and Other Updates:
- Pure Water construction at the Genesee and Nobel intersection has been delayed. Details available at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/PureWaterMar2025
- New Law for 2025 – Daylighting at Crosswalks – No Parking Within 20 Feet of an Intersection. Details available at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/NoParking-Daylighting
- Costa Verde Center at Nobel and Genesee sold for $124M. Details available at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/CostaVerdeFeb2025
- Ramp closures expected due to the Governor Drive bridge widening project at the I-805. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/GovernorBridge-at-I-805
March Save-the-Date:
- Saturday, March 1: UCCA’s newsletter delivery volunteers will begin distribution of the March 2025 University City News. The online PDF version is available now at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- Wednesday, March 5, 5:30 to 7PM: UCCA President Jemma Samala with UCCA’s Open Hours at Starbucks. Please contact president Jemma via email at: president@universitycitynews.org
- Saturday, March 8: Blood Drive at UC MarketPlace sponsored by UCUC. Registration details at: https://www.mysdbb.org/donor/schedules/zip
- Sunday, March 9: People for a Clean UC; meet up in the parking lot near Starbucks at 7:15 AM. For more information, contact Vince at: vfreardon@gmail.com
- Tuesday, March 11: UCPG (planning group) will meet in a hybrid format (in person with Zoom option) at 6 PM. This is a public meeting and all are welcome. When available, the agenda, in-person location, and zoom information will be posted at: sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas
- Thursday, March 14, UC Garden Club and Water Capture / Mindful Gardening at 4 PM at the Univrsity Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive. All are welcome. For more Garden Club information, contact Jemma via email at: president@universitycitynews.org
- Tuesday, March 18: UCCA Meeting In-Person at the University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive, at 5:30 PM. This is a public meeting and all are invited. If you have an agenda item to share, please contact us at: universitycitynews@gmail.com
- Thursday, March 20: April print newsletter Content Deadline. Please send news and advertising requests for the March newsletter by February 20. More information at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- Friday, March 21: EdUCate!’s Taste of the Triangle. For more information, check out the March University City News or visit: https://uceducate.org/taste-of-the-triangle/
- Wednesday, March 26: UC Celebration 4th of July Planning Meeting meets at 5:30 PM at the Recreation Center at 3585 Governor Drive. This is a public meeting and all are welcome.
- Thursday, March 27: Standley Park Community Recreation Group (CRG) meets at 7 PM at the Recreation Center at 3585 Governor Drive. This is a public meeting and all are welcome. For agenda information, please call the recreation center at: 858-552-1652
April Save-the-Date:
- Tuesday, April 22: UCCA’s One-on-One meet-up with SD Fire Department Chief Robert Logan. Details to be announced in the April print newsletter.
- Wednesday, April 30: UC Celebration 4th of July Planning Meeting meets at 5:30 PM at the Recreation Center at 3585 Governor Drive. This is a public meeting and all are welcome.
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:
Governor Drive and Genesee City Water Main and Sewer Projects on Governor west of Genesee. Details and street map at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/InfrastructureDec2024- Pure Water construction on Genesee and on Nobel. For the most up-to-date information, access the current Construction Notices at: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-utilities/sustainability/pure-water-sd/phase-1-projects/university-city-eastgate-mall/morena-northern-pipeline-alignment-and-tunnels
- Bicycle Master Plan: The Bicycle Master Plan Update (BMPU) is a citywide effort that will result in an overarching update to the 2013 Bicycle Master Plan. The BMPU will refresh the City’s bicycle facility recommendations and prioritization of active transportation projects to meet the City’s Strategic Plan and Climate Action Plan goals with increased emphasis on equity and serving areas with the greatest needs. Take the survey at: https://www.sandiego.gov/sustainability-mobility/mobility/mobility-master-plan/bicycleplan
- Trash Collection Cost-of-Service Study Questionnaire: Are you a City of San Diego trash and recycling services customer? If yes, please share your opinions and priorities by completing our questionnaire. Take the survey at: https://cleangreensd.org/
- 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
- 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 is compiled by Diane Ahern, Corresponding Secretary / Past President, University City Community Association
- UCCA Voice Mail: 858-412-0786
- UCCA Email: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com
