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Join us for the Second Annual Winter Extravaganza at Tierra Central

City Heights CDC is hosting our 2nd Annual Winter Extravaganza in the City Heights Community!

¡City Heights CDC está organizando nuestro segundo espectáculo anual de invierno en la comunidad de City Heights!

Economic Development, EventsDes ReyesOctober 24, 2023Tierra Central, Winter Extravaganza, Economic Development

Community Clean Up and Business Resource Fair Happening At Tierra Central

Do you operate a small business or are a sidewalk vendor? Would you like to learn more about resources geared toward supporting your business? Join us on October 14!

Economic Development, EventsDes ReyesOctober 5, 2023Small Businesses, economic development, Economic Development Director, Sidewalk Vendors, Community Engagement, Tierra Central

City Heights CDC earns 3 Awards in the 2023 San Diego Chapter of the American Planning Association Awards

The San Diego Chapter of the American Planning Association (SDAPA) held its yearly awards ceremony this past June at UCSD Park and Market. In these awards, the SDAPA brings together the San Diego planning community to celebrate planning projects that have made a difference in people’s lives.

Events, Transportation & PlanningMatthew WillinghamJuly 31, 2023American Planning Association, SDAPA, UCSD, Transportation & Planning, Hard Won Victories Excellence Award, Youth Opportunity Passes, Grassroots Initiative Excellence Award, Silver Strand 4 All Campaign, Transportation Planning Merit Award, Hoover High School

BLVD To Beach Community Bike Ride : Creating Equitable Coastal Access at Silver Strand!

The BLVD to Beach Community Bike Ride was held this past April 8th! Nearly 60 Community members enjoyed a coastal bike ride on a beautiful Sunday morning!

Community members met at Pepper Park in National City and rode all the way to Silver Strand State Beach.

Events, Transportation & PlanningMatthew WillinghamJuly 8, 2023San Diego Foundation, SD Bike Coalition, California Coastal Commission, Outdoor Outreach, Stay True Cycleworks, Latino Outdoors, El Uno Bar, City Heights, Don Chuy, Kumeyaay, Stanley Rodriguez, Port Commissioner Sandy Naranjo, Silver Strand, Silver Strand 4 All Campaign, Silver Strand State Beach, Blvd to Beach Community Bike Ride

Join Us For The "Piece X Piece" Mural Dedication!

Community art belongs to the you, the community, and we can’t wait to see these young artists showcase their collaborative mural project made especially with our beloved neighbors and City Heights community in mind.

EventsMatthew WillinghamJuly 7, 2023Piece X Piece Mural, Tierra Central, Community Art, University Avenue

Thanks For Making Our 3rd Annual Street Food Fest A Success!

Go ahead and save the date: next year's Street Food Fest will be June 15th and will be an all-day block party—we'll see you there!

City Heights Food, EventsMatthew WillinghamJune 17, 2023Street Food Fest, City Heights Street Food Fest

Bike Racks, Bus Routes, & Free Car Parking—Here's How To Get To Street Food Fest!

Situated at the corner of University Ave and the 15 freeway, the Tierra Central event space is a one minute walk from the City Heights Transit Plaza. When coming from downtown San Diego, take the North-bound Rapid 235 Bus route.

Events, Transportation & PlanningMatthew WillinghamJune 8, 2023Rapid 235 Bus Route, Street Food Fest, City Heights Street Food Fest, Stay True Cycleworks, Downtown San Diego, University Avenue, Landis Bikeway

Over 1600 Community Members Celebrated Cambodian New Year!

Thanks to all who made this historically under celebrated holiday such a fun success, we are so grateful, and we’ll see you next year!

Business Development, EventsMatthew WillinghamApril 27, 2023Cambodian New Year, Khmer New Year, Cambodian-American, Cambodian Food, Tierra Central

Transit & Tacos @ Palomar Transit Station: Our Most Successful Transit & Tacos Event Yet!

This was our biggest Transit & Tacos event ever with 200 community members sharing their feedback and enjoying free tacos at Palomar Transit Station!

Events, Transportation & PlanningMatthew WillinghamApril 25, 2023SANDAG, Rapid Route 625, Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), HNTB, Transit & Tacos, National City, Chula Vista

3 Ways You Can Get Involved In Street Food Fest 2023!

Everything about Street Food Fest is for community, and it takes community to make it happen. Here are a few ways you can join us this year...

EventsMatthew WillinghamApril 23, 2023Street Food Fest, Food Vendors, Tierra Central, City Heights Street Food Fest

The Cambodian New Year Celebration Is A Week Away!

Join us Friday and Saturday, April 14-15 at Tierra Central for a party celebrating Cambodian culture through food, music, traditional dance, and more.

Events, Economic Development, City Heights FoodMatthew WillinghamApril 6, 2023Khmer New Year, Cambodian New Year, Cambodian Food, Cambodian-American, Tierra Central

SR-15 TEAH Task Force Presents: Housing Workshop & Iftar!

Happening April 6! Enjoy a fast-breaking Iftar meal and hear directly from City of San Diego Staff about the Housing Package 2.0 and join us as we discuss how we can address the housing crisis as a community.

Events, Transportation & PlanningMatthew WillinghamApril 5, 2023Ramadan, Iftar, Fatuma's Restaurant, City of San Diego, Housing Package 2.0, TEAH Task Force, SR-15 Transportation Equity & Affordable Housing Task Force, Metro Villas

The Blvd to Beach Community Bike Ride Returns April 8th!

Blvd To Beach: Community Bike Ride is back. Join us Saturday, April 8th for a coastal bike ride, free tacos, and your chance to weigh in on the creation of campsites at the Silver Strand!

Events, Transportation & PlanningMatthew WillinghamApril 3, 2023Blvd to Beach Community Bike Ride, Pepper Park, Outdoor Outreach, Latino Outdoors, San Diego County Bike Coalition, Bikes Del Pueblo, Stay True Cycleworks, Silver Strand 4 All Campaign, Silver Strand

VIDEOS: See Street Food Fest Highlights & News Coverage

With our 2023 Street Food Fest just a couple months away, we’re excited to see this third annual event grow into a bigger and better fundraiser than ever!

Videos, EventsMatthew WillinghamMarch 28, 2023Street Food Fest, City Heights Street Food Fest, COVID-19, Videos, KPBS News, Speak City HeightsComment

Join the Party, Celebrate Cambodian New Year!

Please join our Cambodian neighbors in ringing in the New Year, and be sure to invite anyone else who loves good food and community fun!

EventsMatthew WillinghamMarch 14, 2023Khmer New Year, Cambodian New Year, Cambodian food, Tierra Central, University Avenue

The "Unity in the Community" Mural at Teralta Park is Finished!

Come join your neighbors in hearing the mural's history and how it came to be. See the flyer above for more info, then check out the mural photos below!

Events, PlacemakingMatthew WillinghamFebruary 23, 2023Community Art, City Heights Street Art, Street Art, Unity in the Community Mural, Teralta Park

End of Year Team Fun! Grateful For Time Together

A belated Happy New Year to everyone in City Heights, we hope this year is off to an amazing start and can’t wait to keep at our 40 year-long mission of enhancing the quality of life in City Heights!

EventsMatthew WillinghamJanuary 13, 2023Happytime Tea Lounge, Diamond Palace

Thanks for Making Winter Extravaganza So Much FUN!

We’ve hosted a lot of community events over the past 40 years, but the Winter Extravaganza may have been one of the most fun winter events we’ve ever put on!

Economic Development, EventsMatthew WillinghamDecember 19, 2022Winter Extravaganza, Tierra Central

Blvd to Beach Community Ride Canceled Due to Rain

Unfortunately, we must postpone this Sunday's Community Bike Ride due to 100% chance of rain and 16 mph winds. We plan to reschedule the ride in early 2023. We'll share the new date as soon as it's confirmed.

Transportation & Planning, EventsMatthew WillinghamDecember 8, 2022Kumeyaay, Stanley Rodriguez, Silver Strand, Silver Strand 4 All Campaign, San Diego County Bike Coalition, California Coastal Conservancy, San Diego Foundation, Transit & Tacos, Pepper Park, Community Bike Ride, Latino Outdoors

Seeking Volunteers To Help Host The Winter Extravaganza

To make it all happen, our Economic Development team kindly requests the help of volunteers who can assist with setting up, crowd control, activity supervision, and clean-up.

Events, Economic DevelopmentMatthew WillinghamDecember 7, 2022Winter Extravaganza, Tierra Central, University Avenue