Residents, families, and local businesses filled University Avenue for CicloSDias, a celebration of car-free streets, transforming over a mile of our busy corridor into an open street, welcoming everyone to walk, bike, skate, and explore our community. 

City Heights has secured $3.3 million to fund infrastructure improvements near the SR-15 freeway, areas where pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and transit riders all navigate shared space. These investments aim to make our streets safer, more accessible, and better connected, while aligning with the community priorities outlined in our 2024 Development Without Displacement report.

City Heights residents participate in a new pilot program focused on air quality education and access to free air purifiers.

As we reach the halfway point of the year, data continues to reveal alarming patterns of traffic violence along high-risk corridors in our neighborhoods. It’s time for the City to take proactive steps to protect pedestrians and invest in infrastructure that saves lives.

The City Heights Community Development Corporation (CHCDC) is thrilled to announce the launch of the University Avenue Shop Local Passport Program!

Download the Via San Diego App or call (619) 413-9986 to schedule a ride!

City Heights and North Park residents now have access to Mid-City GO!—a free, convenient, and on-demand shuttle service. This pilot program is designed to serve the Mid-City area, with a focus on residents facing limited transportation options.

Mid-City Go! is an all-electric shuttle experience offering an alternative mobility option in City Heights and North Park.

The Mid-City Communities Plan Update (CPU) encompasses the neighborhoods of City Heights, Kensington-Talmadge, and Normal Heights. It serves as a long-term vision for land use, mobility, urban design, public facilities, and services.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Driven by a series of conversations with the City Heights community, the film portrays a complicated and moving narrative of the grassroots organizing, participatory planning and community advocacy that goes into creating a more equitable, transit-accessible City Heights.

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

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.

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!

The new Rapid 625 MTS bus route will travel from Southwest Chula Vista to San Diego State University while servicing several environmental justice communities, including City Heights!

50+ City Heights residents showed up to mark maps, share feedback, and offer insights and experiences to help our team and policy makers better prevent displacement.