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Council Committee Overwhelmingly Supports Community Planning Group Reforms Following Circulate Recommendations and Press Conference

San Diego (December 5, 2019) – The San Diego Land Use and Housing Committee voted unanimously to support 31 meaningful reforms to Community Planning Groups that would unlock greater democratic participation in community planning, increase training, and streamline the development review process.

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Press Conference: Supporters of Democratizing Community Planning Groups  Rally for Reforms Ahead of Key Hearing

Circulate San Diego will host a press conference with community members and stakeholders in support of Community Planning Group reform ahead of a pivotal committee hearing on Thursday. A special Land Use and Housing Committee hearing will review recommended reforms to the City of San Diego’s Community Planning Groups, following reports released by Circulate San Diego, the San Diego County Grand Jury, and the San Diego City Auditor detailing serious concerns with the structure of Community Planning Groups, which are the City’s official advisory community groups on all issues relating to land use, transportation, and housing.

In keeping with our tradition of interviewing new team members, we asked our new Intern, Eli Lechman, a few questions so that you all can get to know him! 

Circulate San Diego and the Chamber of Commerce wrote Mayor Faulconer's office to express their views on the City's review and possible amendments to its regulations on Shared Mobility Devices (SMD) and submitted for consideration.

Read the full letter here [PDF]

November 18, 2019

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SDSU Mission Valley Earns Circulate Mobility Certification for Transit-Oriented Plan

SAN DIEGO – The nonprofit think tank Circulate San Diego awarded its Mobility Certification to SDSU Mission Valley, a transit-oriented and sustainable plan proposed for Mission Valley. The Mobility Certification is a program to recognize and support transit-oriented, smart growth proposals in the San Diego region.

Check out this week's featured stories:

1. Intro Spotlight: Bryan Chan

2. November 21, 2019  - C St & Broadway Walk Audit

3. December 10, 2019 - Fly the 992: Airport Transit Ride & Tour

4. Final Design Workshop for Future Chula Vista Bayfront Parks

5. AARP Age-Friendly Communities Roundtable

Circulate San Diego signed on to a letter to California State Transportation Agency Secretary David S. Kim with support for the Draft 2020 Interregional Transportation Improvement Program (ITIP). The ITIP prioritizes investment for shovel-ready mobility projects that will increase transportation options for all Californians.

Read the letter here [PDF].

In keeping with our tradition of interviewing new team members, we asked our new Intern, Bryan Chan, a few questions so that you all can get to know him! 

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Maya Rosas

(310) 804-5256

mrosas@circulatesd.org  

Two Pedestrian Struck by Car in Chollas View

SAN DIEGO (November 5, 2019) – Two pedestrians were hit by a driver who failed to yield while they were crossing the street in a high visibility crosswalk with flashing lights. At around 8:00pm, a group of pedestrians were crossing 47th Street when a driver of a Cadillac CTS drove through the crosswalk, seriously injuring two people. The collision is detailed in the San Diego Police Department’s Watch Commander’s Log.

Check out this week's featured stories:

1. 2019 Momentum Awards Recap

2. SDAPA’s Inaugural Planners Book Club 

3. Circulate at CicloSDias 2019

4. Live Well Advance 2019 

5. Transit for Fun with Senior Walking and Singing Group