Let’s get this project started! Imagine UC 2020 – SDUSD School Facilities Project at Standley Park
October 7, 2020: UCCA was excited to be at Swanson Pool and Standley Park In University City for the groundbreaking of the Imagine UC 2020 […]
Transportation / Construction
October 7 Groundbreaking Ceremony: Imagine UC 2020 (new Aquatic Center and more) at Standley Park
From John Lee Evans, San Diego School Board President: Standley Park will have the official groundbreaking of the Imagine UC 2020 project in a modified, […]
School and Park Improvements Coming to University City
From San Diego Unified School District: Construction is starting on a multi-phase project that will build a joint-use aquatic center at Standley Middle School and […]
10News: Costa Verde Center takes key step toward revitalization
As reported by 10 News: An aging shopping center right across from one of San Diego’s most luxurious could be in for a major revitalization […]
Major overhaul slated for Costa Verde Center at Genesee and Nobel; gets Planning Commission approval
Costa Verde Center (Regency Centers) has teamed with biotech building developer Alexandria for expansion. From the San Diego Union Tribune as published 9/25/2020: The owner of […]
Caltrans Drilling More Than 4000 Holes to Flatten SR-52; work starts Saturday, September 19, 2020
From Caltrans District 11 – San Diego and Imperial Counties: Construction crews repairing the dips on westbound and eastbound State Route 52 (SR-52) will close the […]
Q&A: Have you noticed the construction banners and trailers at Standley Middle School in University City? It’s Imagine UC 2020!
The day that many have been waiting for has finally arrived after six years of planning. Construction banners for Balfour Beatty and its construction office trailers […]
Construction Alert: Standley MS and Spreckels ES Joint-Use Improvements “Imagine UC 2020” Expected to Begin this Month
Planned joint-use improvements for Standley Middle include a new joint-use pool aquatic center, outdoor pavilion, and running/walking path. Spreckels Elementary will experience a whole site […]
Meeting Notice: September UCPG meeting (and Costa Verde project review) is rescheduled to September 15, 2020
The agenda and supporting documents for the September 15, 2020, UCPG meeting are available at https://www.universitycitynews.org/2020/09/10/ucpg-planning-group-releases-tuesday-september-15-2020-zoom-meeting-agenda-uc-san-diego-fire-station-and-costa-verde/ From University City Community Planning Group (UCPG) chair Chris […]
Construction Alert: Standley – Spreckels Joint-Use Improvements “Imagine UC 2020” Expected to Begin Soon
Planned joint-use improvements for Standley Middle include a new pool aquatic center, outdoor pavilion, and running/walking path. Spreckels Elementary will experience a whole site modernization. […]
Where in University City are we? It’s the University City / Mid-Coast Trolley / Construction Update and Quiz
Pandemic or no pandemic, it seems like it’s always construction season in University City. Today we bring you construction and transportation/traffic updates courtesy of Shift […]
SDUT: re Pure Water, San Diego signs first-ever ‘project labor’ deal to help revive stalled $5B project
As published by the San Diego Union Tribune on July 31: “The pact, plus recent court victory, prompt city to resume soliciting bids for long-awaited […]
Councilmember Barbara Bry, District 1 News: Outdoor Dining, Ballot Measures, Traffic Light
Editor’s note: University City Community Association (UCCA) does not publish a print newsletter in August. The next print newsletter is scheduled for September. This column […]
May 12, 2020 – UCPG Planning Group issues agenda; will meet via Zoom to discuss Costa Verde project EIR
From UCPG Chair Chris Nielsen : UCPG, the University Community Planning Group, will meet on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 6:00 PM, using Zoom video […]
Costa Verde – Notice of Public Meeting Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 6 PM
The Costa Verde Revitalization Project proposal includes 400,000 square feet of office space in 3 R&D buildings, a 200 room hotel, as well as 178,000 […]
Flip Book – Regency Centers releases Costa Verde update Fact Sheet; notice of public meeting Thursday April 30, 2020, 6 PM
The Costa Verde Revitalization Project proposal includes hotel and office space as well as retail space; with parking and pedestrian areas. The project site is […]
Costa Verde: Construction expected to begin next year on Genesee; mixed use project to include hotel, office and retail
The Costa Verde Revitalization Project proposal includes new hotel and office space in addition to retail space; with parking and pedestrian areas and connection to […]
Costa Verde: New expanded mixed-use space (hotel, office, retail) proposed on Genesee across from trolley and UTC Mall
Notice of Public Meetings : The Planning Group is hosting public meetings on Monday and Thursday this week via Zoom to review project impacts. The […]
Voigt Drive at UC San Diego to Close Until Fall 2021 for Trolley-Related Construction
Beginning Monday, April 20, 2020, and continuing through fall 2021, a section of Voigt Drive will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians for crews to […]
Thursday April 23, 2020: Costa Verde Subcommittee meets to discuss Traffic, Circulation, and Parking
The Costa Verde Revitalization Project proposal includes retail, hotel, and office space, with parking and pedestrian promenade. The project site is located on Genesee Avenue […]
