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Uptown Community Plan · July 2024

Uptown neighborhood hub.

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Hillcrest
The Heart of Culture Hillcrest San Diego's LGBTQ+ cultural district anchors Uptown with vibrant urban density, the legendary Sunday farmers market, and the new University Avenue Promenade — a barrier-free pedestrian plaza lined with shade trees and outdoor seating. Explore neighbourhood
Mission Hills
The Historic Heights Mission Hills One of San Diego's oldest neighbourhoods, Mission Hills is defined by canyon preservation, spectacular bluff views, and a rich collection of Craftsman and Victorian architecture protected by the plan. Explore neighbourhood
University Heights
The Creative Mesa University Heights A neighbourhood with an unpretentious soul — vintage record shops, beloved coffee houses, and the charming Park Boulevard stroll. The plan celebrates Arts & Crafts character and supports street-level local business. Explore neighbourhood
Bankers Hill / Park West
The Park View Bankers Hill / Park West Draped along the western bluffs above Balboa Park, Bankers Hill is the gateway to one of America's greatest urban parks. The plan reinforces the visual connection while protecting landmark Victorian and Craftsman homes. Explore neighbourhood
Middletown
The Connected Hub Middletown Tucked between Little Italy and Mission Hills, Middletown is Uptown's rising transit-oriented corridor. The plan supports mixed uses and positions Middletown as a key link in the regional transit network. Explore neighbourhood
Medical Complex
The Innovation District Medical Complex Anchored by UC San Diego Health, the Medical Complex is Uptown's most active planning area — guiding urban renaissance with new residential, transit investment, and better campus connections. Explore neighbourhood

✦ July 2024 Plan Highlight

Reimagining the street:
The University & Robinson Promenades.

The July 2024 Hillcrest Focused Plan Amendment introduced a vision for barrier-free, pedestrian-first spaces on University and Robinson Avenues. These promenades replace traditional curbs with wide, tree-shaded plazas and outdoor seating — creating a continuous community living room through the heart of Hillcrest.

Barrier-Free Design
Level, curb-free surfaces for all mobility types — strollers, wheelchairs, cyclists, and pedestrians share the space equally.
Shade & Seating
Planted shade trees and fixed outdoor seating create a usable public plaza for gathering year-round in San Diego's climate.
Community Living Room
A continuous pedestrian realm connecting University and Robinson Avenues through the centre of Hillcrest.

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San Diego General Plan · Blueprint SD 2024

The citywide blueprint.

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The General Plan is San Diego's constitution for development — 11 elements that guide how the city grows, moves, and sustains itself. Comprehensively updated in 2008 and amended in July 2024 via the Blueprint SD initiative to align with the Climate Action Plan, housing equity goals, and SANDAG's Regional Transportation Plan.

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Housing & Land Use
How we're building homes for everyone in every neighbourhood — and how community plans translate citywide policy into local land use decisions.
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Mobility
Making it easier to get around by bike, bus, or on foot — with a mobility loading priority that puts walkers and cyclists first across the city.
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Conservation
Protecting our air, water, and the natural canyon beauty that defines Uptown — with policies aligned with the 2022 Climate Action Plan.
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Recreation
Connecting every San Diego resident to world-class parks within a 10-minute walk — guided by the 2021 Parks Master Plan.
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Historic Preservation
Celebrating and protecting the landmarks that tell our story — from Bankers Hill Victorians to Mission Hills bungalows and beyond.
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Economic Prosperity
Supporting local jobs and making San Diego a place for innovation — from Hillcrest's small businesses to the Medical Complex's research economy.
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All 11 General Plan Elements — Direct Downloads

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