1. The Interim Height Ordinance has been drafted by the City Planning Department. The goal is to limit building heights until the 20-year-old community plan can be updated. Important discussions are underway about making the provisions more specifc.
2. The “Twin Towers” project at Sixth and Maple would set a dangerous precedent for tall buildings near the edge of Balboa Park, within the airport’s control zone.
3. A citizens’ lawsuit has overturned the 301 University project. The ruling demonstrated that the courts will uphold the laws which protect residents’ quality of life. The judge ruled that traffic, parks and community character must all be properly considered.
4. The General Plan draft has been challenged by the State Attorney General because San Diego is not doing necessary work to reduce global warming. The City Attorney is expected to challenge the General Plan based on lack of a 20-year supply of water.
5. The Community Plans for Uptown, North Park and Golden Hill will begin major update projects in early 2008.
How to become involved? Residents and business people interested in community planning may contact the Hillcrest Town Council, the Bankers Hill/Park West Community Association at (619) 231-4495 or the Friends of San Diego at (619) 795-1753.
