December 23, 2004
Downtown Update
If you're interested in San Diego's downtown area including the ballpark, new developments, etc, the CCDC's Plan Update is a must read (link).
I'm really diggin' the city planners' idea of City of Villages for compact and vibrant neighborhoods. Especially details such as Green Streets with enhanced landscaping and trees.
Some excerpts from the plan:
Ensure that development is compatible with ballpark operations by reviewing all development in the Ballpark Protection Zone (Figure 3-3) for potential noise, light, glare, shadow, urban design, and sign conflicts.
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Develop K Street as a pedestrian-focused cultural corridor linking the Main Library, Sushi Theater, Outfield Park/Neighborhood Center, and other attractions with the Bayside, Gaslamp Quarter, and Marina neighborhoods.Develop J Street as a retail corridor, adjoining and reinforcing retail at Outfield Park.
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Island Avenue: Green Street through the neighborhood. This Green Street runs through the entire downtown; tree treatment may vary across different neighborhoods; however, the bikeways and wide sidewalk treatment should be consistent.
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I keep a photo gallery of East Village development here.
Update: Some people are not happy with the plan. [via sdnews]