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What Future Do We Want for University Heights?
Kristin Harms examines UH’s housing history and current zoning challenges, calling for community input on sustainable development.
UH Residents Rally for Smarter Development and Affordable Housing
More than 45 residents rallied at 1526 Meade Ave. to oppose demolition of a historic home for a new five-story project with limited affordable housing units.
Developers Line Up for San Diego Unified School District Projects
The San Diego Unified School District received 15 proposals from developers for affordable housing projects, including plans for the Brucker Education Center site in University Heights.
Rally for Smarter & More Affordable Housing Development
A rally to protest another large-scale development that doesn’t address the need for more affordable housing is planned for Saturday September 6 at 11am at 1526 Meade Avenue.
What You Need to Know About New Paid Parking on Adams Avenue
Learn about the new paid parking system on Adams Ave, what it means for residents, and local reactions to the changes.
April/May North Park Planning Committee Update: Housing, Safety & Lucky Lane
A recap of key initiatives in housing, pedestrian safety, and community engagement from April and May meetings.
Fix the Fork: Momentum Grows to Improve Park & El Cajon Intersection
After years of accidents and near-misses, community members and officials are uniting to demand safety upgrades at Park and El Cajon.
Historic Craftsman Home to Be Replaced by Apartments
A historic craftsman will make way for a 5-story apartment building — here’s what’s planned.
UH Community Rallies Behind AVRP Plan for Brucker Site Redevelopment
UH residents packed the Birney Auditorium to show overwhelming support for the AVRP redevelopment plan, presenting 100 signed posters to SDUSD.
Trash Fee Protest Period Now Open
City Council moves toward a $47.59 monthly trash fee — here’s how UH residents can protest.
FAQ: Brucker Site Redevelopment
To help everyone better understand how we got to this point, we’ve assembled this FAQ.
Brucker Ed Center Site: 7 years and $500,000 Later... and We're Starting Over
SDUSD and the UH community have had large-scale visioning meetings at the Brucker Auditorium four times already since 2018, with the final one on November 8, 2023. This is not the beginning - this is a complete restart.
Lack of City Transparency in Development Approvals
Changes to San Diego’s building permit process leave communities with less say.
Ensuring Responsible Development at the Brucker Site: What Can We Do
In “The Brucker Site: Past, Present, and Future” on the front page, Kristin Harms and Bill Ellig have given us a comprehensive (and excellent) summary of how we got to this point today.
The Brucker Site: Past, Present, and Future
As the forerunner to San Diego State University, the 13-acre site at 4100 Normal Street in University Heights (also known as the Brucker Site and the Normal Street Site) has special significance for our community.
New 8-Story Housing Development Planned for El Cajon & Alabama
A new 112-unit building is set to rise at El Cajon & Alabama under San Diego’s Complete Communities program.
How State and City Building Incentives Are Changing University Heights
State and local building incentives have accelerated construction in San Diego, impacting zoning, housing, and the future of neighborhoods like University Heights.
Park Blvd. Bike Lane Reconfiguration
Compendium of articles, letters, and opinion pieces around the Park Blvd. bike lanes that were implemented in May-July 2022.
UH has Spoken: 72% against adding Restrooms to Old Trolley Barn Park
Councilmember Whitburn advised UHCA leadership in early February 2022 that Mayor Gloria and his staff were proceeding with initial engineering plans and gathering community outreach regarding the installation of “comfort stations” (restrooms) in Old Trolley Barn Park. UHCA undertook a survey which showed an overwhelming response against this proposal.