Millenia Library A new library with more than just books

Chula Vista's newest public library is a lot more than books and movies. @spreffy.bsky.social tells us a story of a reimagined community hub coming together: buildsd.org/projects/mil...

Welcome to the team, Benji!

In the South Bay, a new chapter of higher education takes shape Bringing the area its first four-year university is no easy task. Chula Vista is taking it on anyways.

Hiya! I am excited to announce that I am now the inaugural South Bay regional writer for @buildsd.org, which focuses on documenting development in San Diego.

If you're interested, you can read my debut journal article here covering the planned Chula Vista University! buildsd.org/journal/chul...

There are actually more bus lanes in san diego that do not count, namely the 225 in otay ranch, because of frequency

We detail in our "what counts and why" bus lane segments count and why, recommend checking it out.

The majority is due to bus lanes on El Cajon Blvd and University (mostly 1 direction) and helped out by the bus lanes on Park and the SR-15 at each ends.

San Diego SB79 Map

Our SB79 map is up!!!

Check it out here buildsd.org/legislation

We are posting short essays and explainers of the bill. And are slowly polishing and adding opt in delays to the map.

Our first explainer is "SB79 Deconstructed - Which stations count and why?"

Check it out!

@mnolangray.bsky.social was also a great resource, didn't see their bluesky lol

@cayimby.bsky.social @streetsforall.org
We're great sources of information for this project, recommend checking them out

SB79 map for La Mesa, a city in San Diego County served by the Trolley

We're working on a comprehensive map of SB79 upzoning across the San Diego region. The Full map is a work in progress (follow & stay tuned to our website) + release date TBD. Until then, enjoy this preview of La Mesa!
#SB79 #SanDiego #MTS #YIMBY

Check out our article on the massive Riverwalk development. A master planned community that has its first project breaking ground and starting to fund private development.
With a new trolley station, mixed use housing, a new river park, there's lots to this development.

buildsd.org/projects/riv...

Yes, look foward to that project soon, its on our list

One of our longest articles yet, about the redevelopment of the Costa Verde Center in UTC. A deep dive into the history of the site, why it is so ripe for redevelopment. And what's happening next.

Check it out below!

buildsd.org/projects/cos...

We are working on an indepth SB79 map and previewed it tonight at the SB79 celebration. It was a great event & it was amazing seeing you all there.
Here is a work in progress map that we have the station areas, high fire severity zones, & low resource areas.
Stay tuned. We are working alot on this.

Join us this Monday to celebrate this monumental win! @ridesd.org @buildsd.org

Park Summit 21-story Tower Under Construction at Balboa Park's Northwest Corner

Under construction at the corner of Upas and 6th Ave is Park Summit, a 21 story high rise. Being ok the very edge of Bankers Hill, it is the northern most highrise till UTC. Check it out below!!!
buildsd.org/projects/par...

Flora & Fauna Twin Six-Story Mixed Use Buildings Straddle Ivy Street

Flora and Fauna are a pair of 6-story buildings in southern Bankers Hill currently under construction. Being below the flight path creates a real unique development. Find out more below!

buildsd.org/projects/flo...

Looking into it, the land was for sale a little while ago, so likely a new buyer has plans for the property. I'll check for permits.

As of now Complete Communites only applies to rentals. That is being changed right now but can almost guarantee rentals.

Quince 17-story Mixed Use Residential Under Construction

Build SD has a new writer, Mitchell's first article is on Quince in Bankers Hill.

Quince is a 17 story high rise under construction at the end of Maple Canyon. Only possible with Complete Communites zoning it is a very unique building.
Find out more about it below!!!!

buildsd.org/projects/qui...

Rail Infrastructure Beach Day

Join us this Sunday to close out SoCal Transit Month with a Rail Infrastructure Beach Day! Ride Metrolink to the beach and learn more about the critical importance of the OC Maintenance Facility, Serra Siding, and LOSSAN emergency repairs. www.socaltransitmonth.org/rail_infrast...

Join @calelectricrail.org, @buildsd.org and us for a beach day on Sunday!

I was at their most recent meeting. They are nearly done with permitting, it seems. Its a great project, and being mixed rate, and mostly 60%ami and up, it is a great change for the area. Also the density is amazing and shows we can build affordable housing tall with some ambition.

SDSU Mission Valley: Chelsea Affordable housing to fill a missing piece of SDSU’s neighborhood-sized puzzle

A 126-unit affordable housing project at SDSU West has been funded and will break ground soon. Adjacent to the first residential project, SDSU Mission Valley is coming together with Chelsea building this project.
Check it out!
buildsd.org/projects/sds...

SDSU Mission Valley: Avalon The corner of SDSU’s neighborhood puzzle goes into place with its first mixed use development

Ground has broken at SDSU west with their first residential development, Avalon SDSU Mission Valley. A 621 unit building with lots of ground floor retail, including a grocery store.
Check it out below!
buildsd.org/projects/sds...

Mirka Tower A New Mixed Income Affordable Building in East Village

Mirka Tower is a mixed rate affordable housing tower planned in East Village, currently in permitting. With a focus on working families, it will be the start of a planned development of 1000 units of housing. Find out more below!
buildsd.org/projects/mir...

611 Island A Proposed Residential Tower by the Ballpark

611 Island is a planned highrise in East Village by the ballpark. Check out its story and how it may be possible below!

buildsd.org/projects/611...

The article for the Sunroad Harbor Island East Hotel is up, a large planned hotel part of the Port of San Diegos master plan for the redevelopment of Harbor Island
Check it out!!!
buildsd.org/projects/sun...

New location confirmed: maps.app.goo.gl/jcXQeytY2Jke...

Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances, we are having to relocate the Transit Month kick-off on September 1st. We are now looking to hold it at Market on 8th in National City (same location as Crayoning Night).

We are double-checking with their team now. Stay tuned for updates.

Screenshot from KPBS.org shows most popular story: "San Diego proposes keeping low-density housing near Clairemont trolley stops"

My story on San Diego's plan for single-family zoning near its $2 billion trolley extension has been the top story on our website for close to 24 hours now! Thanks to all who have read and shared 💞🏗️🚋 www.kpbs.org/news/local/2...