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City Heights CDC Celebrates Its Annual Turkey Distribution

City Heights CDC’s annual turkey distribution for City Heights residents was successful! Seeing our team and community exchange smiles and gratitude, as we embark upon the holiday season, is truly heart-warming.

Resident ServicesDes ReyesNovember 20, 2023Resident Services, Residents, Hollywood Palms, Metro Villas, Annual Turkey Distribution

Safe Streets Meeting: Orange Avenue's Future

Our Transportation and Planning team is hosting an online community meeting in which SANDAG will present upcoming improvements to Orange Avenue. Residents- join the VIRTUAL meeting to learn more and share your opinions!

Transportation & PlanningDes ReyesNovember 15, 2023Transportation & Planning, City Heigths, Orange Avenue

CEPS Program Hosts Tenant and Landlord Education Workshop Series (2/11)

During this series of workshops, our team’s goal is to inform tenants and landlords about their duties and rights, ensuring fair practices and protections are in place for both.

Advocacy, Eviction PreventionDes ReyesOctober 24, 2023Eviction Prevention, CEPS, Coordinated Eviction Prevention Systems

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

Bike, Bay And Camp: A Silver Strand Adventure

Traverse 14 scenic miles with stops at the iconic Pepper Park & Imperial Bikeway Village, enjoying delightful meals and enlightening talks along the way. RSVP now!

Transportation & Planning, T&P NewsletterDes ReyesOctober 4, 2023Transportation & Planning, Biking, Silver Strand, community ride

Economic Development Team Participates in Business Walk Along University Ave With The City Of San Diego

As part of their outreach efforts, our Economic Development team participates in business walks throughout City Heights. During their latest business walk, the Economic Development team partnered with the City of San Diego’s Economic Development Department.

Economic Development, Business DevelopmentDes ReyesSeptember 22, 2023Small Businesses, Economic Development

Mid Autumn Festival Returns to Tierra central - This Time With The Taste of Asia

We are two weeks away from the Mid-Autumn Festival - Taste of Asia event at Tierra Central! Join us September 30th from 2pm-8pm at 4058 University Ave.

Des ReyesSeptember 18, 2023

Meet Ranielle, Our New Economic Development Team Member!

Ranielle has hit the ground running, and her teammates are already describing her help as “essential” and praising her for “jumping in to support”—she’s been so helpful!

Economic Development, Our StaffMatthew WillinghamAugust 9, 2023Ocean Discovery Institute, Saigon Sandwiches and Deli, Asmara's Cafe

San Diego Food Justice Project Celebrates Fourth Graduating Cohort

Cohort 4 successfully saw 47 business owners complete the program walking away with key skills for business success.

City Heights Food, Business Development, Economic DevelopmentDes ReyesAugust 7, 2023san Diego food justice, Economic Development, Business for Good, COOK Alliance, REC Innovation Lab, Jacobs Center, Small Businesses, Food Vendors, Food Justice

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

Sidewalk Vending Community Townhall Thursday, July 27th at Tierra Central

We hope you can join us for the Sidewalk Vending Community Townhall Thursday, July 27th, from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm at the Tierra Central (4058 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105).

City Heights Food, Business Development, Economic DevelopmentDes ReyesJuly 22, 2023Economic Development, Sidewalk Vendors, Food Vendors, Sidewalk Vending Ordinance

Ayuntamiento Comunitario de Venta Ambulante Proximo Jueves 27 de Julio

¡Llamando a todos los vendedores ambulantes y al público en general! Esperamos que pueda unirse con nosotros para el ayuntamiento de la comunidad de venta ambulante el jueves 27 de julio

Economic Development, City Heights Food, Business DevelopmentDes ReyesJuly 22, 2023Economic Development, Small Businesses, Street Vendors, street vending, Sidewalk Vendors, Economic Development Director, Sidewalk Vending Ordinance

Piece X Piece Mural Created by Youth Artists Commemorates the City Heights We Love

With the support of artist and designer, Josue Baltezar and his team, youth artists in City Heights led and created a collaborative mural for the community space.

Economic Development, Leadership DevelopmentDes ReyesJuly 13, 2023Tierra Central, Economic Development, Community Art, Piece X Piece Mural

Meet Diana, A Fantastic New Senior Program Manager!

Diana joined staff last April to serve as a Senior Program Manager of both Resident Services and Economic Development teams, and we’re thrilled to have her!

Our StaffMatthew WillinghamJuly 12, 2023Super Cocina, Diana Bustos, Senior Program Manager

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

introducing Our New Film on Equitable Coastal Access: "All the Way to the Bay"

In this new film, see our route from City Heights to Southeast San Diego to Chicano Park and all the way to the bay at Cesar Chavez Park Pier. The energy of the group was palpable as over 60 community members of many ages and backgrounds came together to ride—even the near 90 degree heat couldn’t bring us down.

Videos, Transportation & PlanningMatthew WillinghamJune 29, 2023Stanley Rodriguez, City of National City, Marcus Bush, Jorge Conzalez, Chicano Park, Edgar Ontiveros, California Coastal Conservancy, San Diego County Bike Coalition, Kumeyaay, City Heights, Cesar Chavez Park

Juneteenth: Not Just a Commemoration But A Call To Action

Today, we stand together in unity to honor and celebrate Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in our nation’s history. It marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom – a full two and half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Our Values, Racial JusticeMatthew WillinghamJune 19, 2023Juneteenth

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