City Heights Business Improvement District

 

SUPPORTING LOCAL IN CITY HEIGHTS

Through the support of the City of San Diego, the City Heights Business Improvement District promotes, empowers, and uplifts the commercial corridor of University Avenue in City Heights by strengthening small business communities, creating new jobs, attracting new businesses, and revitalizing the district’s commercial neighborhoods across the community.

 
 
 
 

About the City Heights Business Improvement District

The City Heights Business Improvement District is managed by City Heights Community Development Corporation, a 501(c)3 non-profit committed to comprehensive community development through affordable housing and advocacy for the community. City Heights CDC brings over 23 years of serving the City Heights small business community with culturally competent, customized micro-enterprise business advising, grant-making, and access to capital.

City Heights CDC is committed to collaborative efforts to develop an inclusive, thriving local economy. As of July 2023, City Heights CDC administers the City Heights Business Improvement District contract with the City of San Diego, representing more than 500 businesses and property owners along University Avenue.

The City Heights Business Improvement District is governed by a member volunteer Board of Directors made up of businesses and commercial property owners whose businesses and/or properties are located within the City Heights Business Improvement District. The Board of Directors guides and oversees all Business Improvement District activities carried out by City Heights CDC.

 

 

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Community Mixers

Community and business networking events designed to celebrate the University Avenue community and bring residents/businesses together!

 

University Ave Events

Host community-wide events celebrating the small businesses along University Avenue and further strengthen community support for our local small businesses!

 

Business Workshops and Services

Host consistent educational workshops designed to offer University Avenue businesses and micro-entrepreneurs the tools to start and grow their business!

 
 

 District Documents

See Our Work Along University Ave…

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Join Us For The "Piece X Piece" Mural Dedication!
Piece X Piece Mural, Tierra Central, Community Art, University Avenue
Piece X Piece Mural, Tierra Central, Community Art, University Avenue
Join Us For The "Piece X Piece" Mural Dedication!
Piece X Piece Mural, Tierra Central, Community Art, University Avenue
Piece X Piece Mural, Tierra Central, Community Art, University Avenue

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.

Piece X Piece Mural, Tierra Central, Community Art, University Avenue
Piece X Piece Mural, Tierra Central, Community Art, University Avenue
Bike Racks, Bus Routes, & Free Car Parking—Here's How To Get To Street Food Fest!
Rapid 235 Bus Route, Street Food Fest, City Heights Street Food Fest, Stay True Cycleworks, Downtown San Diego, University Avenue, Landis Bikeway
Rapid 235 Bus Route, Street Food Fest, City Heights Street Food Fest, Stay True Cycleworks, Downtown San Diego, University Avenue, Landis Bikeway
Bike Racks, Bus Routes, & Free Car Parking—Here's How To Get To Street Food Fest!
Rapid 235 Bus Route, Street Food Fest, City Heights Street Food Fest, Stay True Cycleworks, Downtown San Diego, University Avenue, Landis Bikeway
Rapid 235 Bus Route, Street Food Fest, City Heights Street Food Fest, Stay True Cycleworks, Downtown San Diego, University Avenue, Landis Bikeway

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.

Rapid 235 Bus Route, Street Food Fest, City Heights Street Food Fest, Stay True Cycleworks, Downtown San Diego, University Avenue, Landis Bikeway
Rapid 235 Bus Route, Street Food Fest, City Heights Street Food Fest, Stay True Cycleworks, Downtown San Diego, University Avenue, Landis Bikeway
We're Honored To Be The New Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the University Ave Corridor!
University Avenue, Business Improvement District Advisory Board, City Heights Business Association, San Diego City Council
University Avenue, Business Improvement District Advisory Board, City Heights Business Association, San Diego City Council
We're Honored To Be The New Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the University Ave Corridor!
University Avenue, Business Improvement District Advisory Board, City Heights Business Association, San Diego City Council
University Avenue, Business Improvement District Advisory Board, City Heights Business Association, San Diego City Council

City Heights Community Development makes this announcement with such excitement and hope for our business community. Personally, I make this announcement with jubilance but also so much emotion for how much it means to come back to the community and corridor that I knew so well going up in City Heights.

University Avenue, Business Improvement District Advisory Board, City Heights Business Association, San Diego City Council
University Avenue, Business Improvement District Advisory Board, City Heights Business Association, San Diego City Council
Join the Party, Celebrate Cambodian New Year!
Khmer New Year, Cambodian New Year, Cambodian food, Tierra Central, University Avenue
Khmer New Year, Cambodian New Year, Cambodian food, Tierra Central, University Avenue
Join the Party, Celebrate Cambodian New Year!
Khmer New Year, Cambodian New Year, Cambodian food, Tierra Central, University Avenue
Khmer New Year, Cambodian New Year, Cambodian food, Tierra Central, University Avenue

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!

Khmer New Year, Cambodian New Year, Cambodian food, Tierra Central, University Avenue
Khmer New Year, Cambodian New Year, Cambodian food, Tierra Central, University Avenue