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🏗️ Seeing double: Hillcrest’s 2050 vision

Proposed amendments to the Uptown Community Plan could transform Hillcrest
Hillcrest Sign hanging in Hillcrest
When we see this sign, we know where we are. | Photo by Michael Beausoleil + SDtoday
Hillcrest is planning to welcome more neighbors. The City of San Diego has released a proposal that — if approved — could double the community’s population by 2050 and add buildings that rise to new heights. Here’s what’s on the table so far.

The next level

Plan Hillcrest (aka the “Hillcrest Focused Plan Amendment”) is a proposal to modify the Uptown Community Plan adopted in 2016. It focuses on a 350-acre area that’s mostly contained in Hillcrest, but also impacts nearby communities like University Heights.

To address housing needs, the plan recommends increasing maximum housing density to 218 units per acre in some zones and 290 units per acre in others — which is estimated to permit buildings as high as 30 stories. If approved, this would be the first time the Uptown Community Plan updated its housing capacity since 1988.

These changes could roughly double the area’s population, from 50,593 people in 24,300 housing units (measured in 2021) to 113,500 residents in 54,600 units, by 2050.

Multi-colored bike racks in Hillcrest

These bike racks show support for the LGBTQ+ community while giving mobility options.

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Photo by Michael Beausoleil + SDtoday

More to explore

Beyond addressing housing needs, Plan Hillcrest has four other key goals:
  • Create public spaces
  • Strengthen connections
  • Support local businesses
  • Celebrate the legacy of the LGBTQ+ community
Each objective aligns with priority areas in the City of San Diego’s Strategic Plan. This includes increasing the number of public parks and transit options serving the community.

The proposal also distinguishes Hillcrest as a LGBTQ+ Cultural District, and will incorporate and preserve the neighborhood’s culture and existing history into design elements like art, streetscapes, and buildings.

Chime in

For now, the Hillcrest Plan is a draft, and locals can submit feedback by Friday, Nov. 17, to planhillcrest@sandiego.gov. In early 2024, this feedback will be incorporated into a revised proposal that’s expected to be presented to various boards — including City Council — in summer 2024.
Events
Thursday, Nov. 2
  • Candlelight Procession | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 6 p.m. | Old Town San Diego, 2540 San Diego Ave., San Diego | Free | Join the annual Día de los Muertos procession from the Church of the Immaculate Conception to El Campo Santo cemetery in honor of those who have died.
  • PORT: DISCO RIOT + FACT SF | Thursday, Nov. 2-Saturday, Nov. 4 | 7-10 p.m. | Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 1100 Kettner Blvd., San Diego | $15-$25 | This “Peer Organized Reciprocal Touring” matches two groups of choreographers to create a diverse dance show.
  • Dave Smith LIVE! | Thursday, Nov. 2-Saturday, Nov. 4 | Times vary | The American Comedy Co. San Diego, 818 Sixth Ave, San Diego | $20 | The comedian and podcaster heard on shows like “The Joe Rogan Experience” and “Part of the Problem” comes to the downtown venue.
Friday, Nov. 3
  • Pop Star Portrait Painting: Beyonce Paint-Along | Friday, Nov. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | And Something Different Studio, 2690 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego | Free | Artist Leslie Pierce leads a step-by-step seminar to create an irreplaceable portrait of Queen Bey.
  • YES: “Classic Tales Of YES” | Friday, Nov. 3 | 7 p.m. | The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon | $75+ | The progressive rock icons promise a setlist that covers the 50-year “breadth of YES’ career” — and we think “Love Will Find a Way.”
Saturday, Nov. 4
  • Beach Cleanup | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 9-11 a.m. | Ocean Beach Pier, 1850 Ocean Front St., San Diego | Free | Join the Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego Chapter to clean up the area around OB Pier.
  • Walk with Us to Cure Lupus | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Coronado Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinix Dr., Coronado | Free | Lace up those walking shoes and enjoy inspiring speakers and activities while supporting the Lupus Research Alliance’s signature national fundraising program.
  • World Jellyfish Day | Saturday, Nov. 4 + Sunday, Nov. 5 | Times vary | The Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista | $15-$20 | Learn more about this invertebrate with themed encounters, crafts, and exhibits — included with admission.
Sunday, Nov. 5
  • Zoinks! It’s Brunch | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego | $10 | Jinkies! The venue turns into a haunted house for this Scooby-Doo and mystery-themed brunch show.
  • Doja Cat | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego | $100+ | We said what we said, “The Scarlet Tour” is coming with guest Dorechii.
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News Notes
Development
  • A vacant 14.55-acre lot in Oceanside — previously home to Pacifica Elementary — has been purchased by Developer MLC Holdings, Inc. The site will be transformed into a housing development with 164 townhouses, parks, and community amenities. A timeline has not yet been announced. (The Coast News Group)
Transit
  • Pacific Beach is waving hello to its new parking regulations. The community’s recently installed meters are now charging $1.25 per hour, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Saturday, with a 2-hour maximum. This pilot program is in effect for a year, and will be reassessed down the road. (NBC 7)
Opening
  • Locally founded Momma Pots is planning to open its boutique shop on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 1990 N. Marshall Ave., Ste. 109, in El Cajon. The store comes from self-described “pot dealer” Blaine Tiongson, who’s been selling ceramics since 2017 — including at local stores like Pigment and Communal Coffee. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Number
  • $44.1 million. That was the selling price of a home in Del Mar, breaking San Diego County’s sales record. The 8 BD, 7.5 BA, oceanfront property includes a beach house, detached apartment, swimming pool, and tennis court. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Kids
  • Have unwanted Halloween candy? The Super Dentists is hosting its annual Candy-Buy-Back at its six San Diego County locations through Monday, Nov. 6. Kids can turn candy into cash at a rate of $1 per pound, and the sweets will be donated to active duty military service members.
Cause
  • Ride the Point is cycling back for its 10th year to support pancreatic cancer research at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego. The bike ride takes place on Saturday, Nov. 11, in memory of local philanthropist Jim Krause, and offers exclusive access to Point Loma cycling routes. Registration is open.
Edu
  • San Diego Mesa College has received approval from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to offer a Bachelor of Science Physical Therapist Assistant Program. The college is set to start offering Bachelor-level courses in Fall 2025, which will be an extension of its Associate’s of Science program.
Legacy
  • Actor Tyler Christopher died on Tuesday at age 50. The soap star moved to San Diego about two years ago, and is best known for appearing on 1,100+ episodes of “General Hospital” and ~200 episodes of “Days of Our Lives.” (City News Service via ABC 10)
 
Holiday

🦃 An active appetizer

Turkey trots and Thanksgiving runs in San Diego
Father Joe's Villages turkey trot
Be on the lookout, you might actually see a turkey as you trot. | Photo courtesy of Father Joe’s Villages
Looking to move your feet before you feast? Start training, because we’ve gathered a cornucopia of fun community runs taking place on Thanksgiving morning.
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The Wrap
 
Michael Beausoleil

Today’s edition by:
Michael
From the editor
Good morning, San Diego. I’m really excited by the idea of new art projects and monuments being added to Hillcrest, but if you keep your eyes peeled, there are often artistic additions.

Over the summer, a new mural was added at California Bank and Trust on Fifth Avenue by artists Austin Gosswiller and Jack Stricker. Take a look, it depicts recognizable features found in Uptown communities.
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