Hello University City and Happy New Year. Let’s get this new year started with an overview of some of what’s going on and a preview of what’s to come.
Our top story of the New Year is likely to be construction-related. Yes, the University City area is under construction with several ongoing projects. Three of the projects are expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Here is a summary of three of the largest projects:
- Governor Drive – Water and Sewer main replacements with bike lanes at the project site: Construction is ongoing and expected to be completed in 2026. Ref: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/CIP-ProjectFinderMap
- Genesee Avenue – AC 1048 Water & Sewer main replacements: Construction is ongoing and expected to be completed in 2026. Ref: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/ConstructionAlertJuly2025
- Genesee Avenue / Nobel Drive / Town Centre Drive / Executive Drive – Pure Water: Construction is ongoing and expected to be completed in 2026. Construction Notices and current project information posted at: bit.ly/UniversityCityPureWater
Save-the-Date Saturday, January 10: Out of an abundance of caution, UCCA’s president Jemma has decided to cancel her “Jemma at Starbucks on Saturday” event that was scheduled for Saturday, January 10, at Starbucks from 9 to 11. You can reach out to Jemma through the UCCA email at; UCCA@universitycitynews.org
There are three community meetings in January; city staff and liaisons regularly attend these meetings and all are open to the public. Information about all of these meetings (and much more) is available on page 3 of the December January newsletter at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
For more information about the upcoming public meetings to discuss the final stages of the three construction projects listed above, please refer to the Caution, Area Under Construction news story below.
In Case We Missed It:
- Please let us know; contact us via email at: UCCA@universitycitynews.org
- Refer to current event listings at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/
- Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversityCityCommunityAssociation/
In Case You Missed It:
- City of San Diego Council Agendas and Meetings: https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes
- Permit Finder Map: Look up projects for remodels, additions, ADUs and garage conversions: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2025/08/07/introducing-the-permit-finder-map-look-up-projects-for-remodels-additions-adus-and-garage-conversions/
- University City News: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/university-city-news-ucca/
This month’s Schedules and Events at our Libraries, Parks, and Pools:
- Libraries – University Community and North University – program schedules:
- University Community Library on Governor – Temporarily Closed for Renovations: https://www.
sandiego.gov/public-library/ locations/university- community-library - North University Library on Judicial: https://www.
sandiego.gov/public-library/ locations/north-university- community-library
- University Community Library on Governor – Temporarily Closed for Renovations: https://www.
- Pools and Parks and Recreation Centers – program schedules:
- Doyle Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/doyle - Nobel Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/nobel - Standley Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/standley - Standley Aquatic Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/pools/standley-aquatic- center - Swanson Memorial Pool: https://www.sandiego.
gov/pools/swanson-memorial- pool
- Doyle Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
Ongoing Events and Training and Networking Opportunities:
- Mobility Master Plan, visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/sustainability-mobility/mobility/mobility-master-plan
- Connect with UCCA: https://www.universitycitynews.org/contact-us-or-volunteer-in-uc/
- Connect with the City of San Diego: https://www.sandiego.gov/connect
- Trash Talk – Trash Fees Information: https://www.insidesandiego.org/next-steps-customers-eligible-city-provided-trash-services
- City Budget Information: https://www.sandiego.gov/finance
- Pure Water construction on Genesee and on Nobel. For the most up-to-date information, access the current Construction Notices at: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-utilities/sustainability/pure-water-sd/phase-1-projects/university-city-eastgate-mall/morena-northern-pipeline-alignment-and-tunnels
- Bicycle Master Plan: The Bicycle Master Plan Update (BMPU) is a citywide effort that will result in an overarching update to the 2013 Bicycle Master Plan. The BMPU will refresh the City’s bicycle facility recommendations and prioritization of active transportation projects to meet the City’s Strategic Plan and Climate Action Plan goals with increased emphasis on equity and serving areas with the greatest needs. Take the survey at: https://www.sandiego.gov/sustainability-mobility/mobility/mobility-master-plan/bicycleplan
- University Community Plan Update: https://www.planuniversity.org/
- Land Development Code (LDC) Update list, visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/work/land-development-code/updates-in-process
- Infrastructure / CIP (capital improvement project) Survey for parks, libraries, bike lanes, recreation centers, roads, etc: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/work-programs/infrastructure-prioritization-engagement
- Planning Group Reform and Operations: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/cpg/recognition-operations
- Organic Waste Recycling: https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/sb1383
- Single Use Plastic Reduction Ordinance: https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/pf-ban
- City of San Diego Council Agendas and Meetings: https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes
In Case We Missed It:
- Please let us know; contact us via email at: UCCA@universitycitynews.org
- Refer to current event listings at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/
- Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversityCityCommunityAssociation/
Save-the-Date is compiled by Diane Ahern, Corresponding Secretary / Past President, University City Community Association
- UCCA Voice Mail: 858-412-0786
- UCCA Email: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com
