Costa Verde Center at Nobel and Genesee sold for $124M
February 14, 2025: Costa Verde Center near UTC sold for $124M: The shuttered Costa Verde Center, which takes up 13.9 acres just opposite Westfield UTC […]
San Diego Union Tribune
In the Aftermath of the October 31 Montezuma Fire – Reduce Exposure & Increase Structure Hardening
By Diane Ahern; sources SD Union Tribune, College Times Courier, University City Fire Safe Council, FSC of San Diego County: The recent Montezuma Fire, which […]
SDUT: Housing project could add 2,200 units in eight buildings at Campus Point in University City
Proposal for Campus Point Drive in University City across from Scripps Memorial Hospital is the latest large residential development planned for close to La Jolla. […]
SDUT: City unveils new $22 million fire station and city’s first electric engine in Torrey Pines
UCCA president Jemma Samala and UCPG chair Chris Nielsen were among many city and community leaders who attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony […]
City Council Approves Its Vision for Future Development in Hillcrest and University City
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 […]
From the Union Tribune: With a sweeping blueprint for its future, San Diego acknowledges the lasting imprint of segregation — and seeks to reverse it
How to Join and Participate in City Council Meetings: https://www.sandiego.gov/cityclerk/participate Please note that Public Comment may be submitted using the webform indicating the comment type […]
Agenda for July 10, 2024: UCCA meets in person at the University Community Library on Wed, July 10
From UCCA Community Association President Jemma Samala: University City Community Association (UCCA) will host an in-person general public meeting on Wednesday, July 10, at the […]
SDUT: City’s Land Use and Housing Committee approves plans for Hillcrest and University City
From San Diego Union Tribune published June 13, 2024 at 7:26 p.m., updated June 13, 2024 at 9:18 p.m.: Proposals to potentially double the populations […]
SDUT: San Diego’s mobility master plan lays out grand aims — and sets priorities for neighborhood projects
San Diego’s mobility master plan lays out grand aims and sets priorities for neighborhood projects; it faces criticism for not prioritizing the city’s most car-dependent […]
SDUT: San Diego OKs sweeping package of new incentives to build housing, and a controversial change to a current one
The council voted 7-1 for the package, including a policy update that critics say could worsen segregation. BY DAVID GARRICK, DEC. 12, 2023: San Diego […]
Union-Tribune: Planning Commission supports Housing Action Package 2.0 but votes against Senate Bill 10 (SB10)
San Diego’s sweeping Housing Action Package 2.0 moves forward without Senate Bill 10, its biggest element. As posted by the SDUT August 3, 2023: San Diego’s […]
SDUT: Can University City handle twice as many people, jobs and homes? What’s in the proposed community plan update?
As published by the San Diego Union Tribune 12/26/2022: Can University City handle twice as many people, jobs and homes? That’s what San Diego has […]
SDUT: Leadership changes are coming to some key San Diego City Council panels; One member calls them ‘divisive’
As reported by the San Diego Union Tribune: Some significant leadership changes are coming to San Diego’s City Council committees, where new legislation and policies […]
Mon, Dec 12, 2022 @ 10 AM: Election Results Certification and Inauguration Day for newly elected City Councilmembers
➡️ Please note: The University City News website and print newsletter are free to read but are not free to produce and print and maintain. UCCA […]
Pure Water: Construction of sewage recycling pipeline expected to disrupt University City and other neighborhoods this summer and fall
From the San Diego Union Tribune: Neighborhoods across northern San Diego will be disrupted by tunneling and pipeline construction this summer when work kicks into […]
Progress Report: Costa Verde property on Genesee at Nobel in University City
Update January 2024: online pharmacy buy reglan no prescription online pharmacy Costa Verde Revitalization Extension of Time: NOTICE OF FUTURE DECISION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Signup […]
SDUT: Planning groups (including University City) face reforms to encourage renters, young people, minorities; and to make CPGs less likely to oppose dense developments
The proposed changes to community planning groups (CPGs) would fundamentally change role of neighborhood voices in key San Diego decisions. As published by SDUT 3/13/2022: San […]
SDUT: San Diego OKs large package of housing incentives “Homes for All of Us”, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
As published in the Union-Tribune on Tuesday, February 8, San Diego approved Tuesday a sweeping package of housing incentives and regulation changes that aim to […]
Wed Jan 12, 2022: UCCA will host community meeting via Zoom; on the agenda: Net-Metering, Pure Water, Costa Verde, Redistricting, Standley Aquatic Center, Public Safety, and more
Re Costa Verde – At the March UCPG and UCCA community meetings, the UCPG planning group chair announced that Alexandria (the property owner and developer) […]
SDUT: Residents struggling with campaign to rein in San Diego granny flat ADU construction; proposed rollback rejected by Planning Commission
As published by the SD Union Tribune 12/22/2021: San Diego’s raging battle over granny-flat regulations is headed for a conclusion this winter that seems likely to […]