“My dad died when I was young, and I remember how important that social security check really was. It kept our family afloat…I understand the importance of social services.”
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Last month, our Transportation and Planning staff took the train up to Santa Barbara to accept a California American Planning Association (CAAPA) Excellence Award for our film!
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Join us on Sunday, October 27 any time from 10 AM to 5 PM at the City Heights Cumbia Party Hub (Fair@44) as part of this year’s CicloSDias Open Streets events.
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In July, the Mayor’s office presented a draft ordinance to limit where and when street vendors could conduct their business to the City Council’s Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations (EDIR) committee. Find out how you can support your favorite street vendors.
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“Our first home was almost overrun by cockroaches and rats. We battled them constantly, and we finally needed to leave. It was just so exhausting…”
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See that picture? That’s prime real estate in City Heights that’s overgrown, empty, and unused.
What a waste…but not for long.
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“A lot of banks just focus on product-pushing, and that’s what’s wrong with the industry right now. Growth is relationship-driven. When we do a good job with that, the business follows. But people have to come first.”
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We are still so thrilled at the turnout for our first annual City Heights Street Food Festival—thanks to all who came!
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After decades away from the food industry, Ellie is back, she's connecting to her family's culinary and cultural roots, and she's serving up delicious Mexican street food.
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“I get texts from random people in the middle of the night from people saying they’re craving one, and feels good knowing I’m making something people love.”
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This is Rickie, our Property Manager at Hollywood Palms apartments. Rickie oversees 94 units occupied by about 560 people.
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The 50th St & University Ave Complete Streets and Gathering Space Project is a model for participatory community planning process that is equally committed to implementation of a bold, community-shaped vision.
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After seven years of hard work, the community is celebrating a landmark vote this morning, July 26, at the SANDAG Board of Directors in support of the Orange Avenue Family-Friendly Street Project!
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What’s better than Affordable Housing? Affordable Housing powered by solar!
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“In my family, it didn’t matter if you were a man, woman, or child—if you wanted to eat, you were in the kitchen helping with the food.”
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“My home burned to the ground, and that was it. Have you ever had no-one, nothing, and no place to go?”
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That’s a powerful statement, coming from someone who survived genocide.
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This is a big week for grand openings in Mid City. Hours ago the Wightman Street Park opened and tomorrow the SR-15 Commuter Bikeway opens!
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It took Frankee awhile to find the right job. He wanted something he wouldn’t feel bored doing, something exciting.
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“I just realized I like working directly with people,” she recalled. “I didn’t like feeling removed from them.”
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