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IN UNIVERSITY CITY, SAN DIEGO DECLARES HIGHER DENSITY IS BETTER FOR THE
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By Andrew Bowen / Metro Reporter
Published April 2, 2024 at 6:00 AM PDT
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San Diego is seeking more high-density housing in University City in an effort
to shorten commute distances for the tens of thousands of people who work in the
neighborhood but don't live there.
Last week, city planning officials unveiled the latest draft update to the
University Community Plan. The proposal would allow some of the highest density
housing in San Diego outside of downtown, mostly clustered around the six Blue
Line trolley stations that opened two and a half years ago.
The city also released a draft environmental impact report for the proposed
zoning changes. It concluded that the highest density option for University City
was the "environmentally superior alternative" because it would shorten average
commute distances and allow more people to live within walking distance of the
trolley.
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UCSD student Leana Cortez said more high-density apartments around the trolley
stations would enable more of her peers to live near campus, at a time when
student housing is in short supply.
"By maximizing the recent transit investments in University City such as the
Blue Line, and orienting development around it, I think a lot of young
professionals and students can actually remain in the city and not get priced
out," Cortez said.
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RELATED: UCSD students fight for a voice in University City zoning debate
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It's a different story in southern University City. Most of the neighborhood
south of Rose Canyon would still be restricted to single-family homes and
duplexes — a concession to homeowners who objected to an earlier proposal that
would have allowed a mix of single-family homes and townhomes.
The city is proposing to allow apartment buildings up to 100 feet around the
intersections of Regents Road and Governor Drive and Genesee Avenue and Governor
Drive. The properties that could be redeveloped include gas stations, shopping
centers and a church.
Jennifer Martin-Roff, a volunteer with the group Help Save UC, said the group
had asked the city to impose stricter regulations on density, height and parking
in the areas of southern University City targeted for redevelopment.
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"Help Save UC is disappointed that the city appears to have rejected all of our
proposals after several years of engagement despite claiming to desire community
input," Martin-Roff said.
The public has until April 29 to comment on the draft University Community Plan.
Corrected: April 2, 2024 at 10:22 AM PDT
Editor's note: This story has been updated to more accurately describe housing
density levels in southern University City.
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