From Greg Zinser, ImproveUC President: action needed now; see below*.
Wanted to let you know that progress is being made on the joint use (city/school district) Imagine UC 2020 project [in area around Standley Park].
School district staff has set a target to work out the joint use agreement with the City by Spring 2016, with construction potentially beginning in Fall 2016.
As you recall, this project will primarily be funded by utilizing previously approved school bonds monies. The SDUSD Board of Education has approved the use of these funds for the rebuilding of Swanson Pool to accommodate high school swimming/diving programs, (and community use), an outdoor performance stage/learning pavilion, (suitable for summer concert use), and a jogging/walking path. There is also a plan to increase the green space next to Spreckels.
Preliminary drawings of these educational support components have been on display at various locations/events throughout this year, and will also be available for display at our Governor Drive Community Library and our North U.C. branch library starting in January.
A community wide meeting will be scheduled for the Spring of 2016 at Standley Park Recreation Center to provide University City residents further information and opportunities for input.
*WHAT CAN YOU DO NOW: At this juncture, it is important that the Mayor, City Park & Recreation staff, and the San Diego Unified School District trustees know that the community is very supportive of this project. The planning committee has therefore created a page on the “Improve UC” web site for residents to ‘Voice Your Support’ and keep current with the progress of “Imagine UC 2020”.
⇒ For the most current information, visit https://www.universitycitynews.org/imagine-uc-2020-sdusd-school-facilities-project/
