MEDIA ADVISORY  – July 14, 2020

Contact: Colin Parent, Executive Director and General Counsel

619-567-6856 | [email protected]

Virtual Press Conference to Release “Equity and Climate for Homes,” New Report and Maps on Success of San Diego’s Housing Bonus Program

On July 15^th, nonprofit think tank Circulate San Diego will host a virtual press conference to release “Equity and Climate for Homes,” a geographic analysis of the Affordable Homes Bonus Program, the City of San Diego’s innovative policy to produce more affordable and market-rate homes. Note, this press conference has been rescheduled to this date (7/15) from an earlier date that had to be postponed.

Circulate San Diego submitted a letter in support of the City Council placing the Homes for San Diegans bond measure on the November ballot. This proposed $900 million affordable housing bond will enable the development of much-needed affordable housing units and will foster the goal of creating equitable housing policies in San Diego. 

Read the full letter here [PDF].

Circulate submitted a letter with recommendations for how to update San Diego's Shared Mobility Device (SMD) Regulations. SMDs such as scooters or bicycles continue to provide transportation options for San Diegans to get around conveniently.  Our recommended updates to the regulations are meant to ensure their viability long-term, so that San Diegans can continue to benefit from expanded mobility options.

Read the full letter here [PDF].

Check out this week's featured stories:

1. Discover Cortez!

2. Pedal for Justice SD Mobilizes 400+ bicycle riders for #BLM

3. Farewell to Our Intern, Connor Rey Franklin

Our intern, Connor Rey Franklin, is moving on to great things! We conducted an exit interview with him to share his experience with us and to celebrate his journey forward.

Circulate submitted a letter to the Strategic Growth Council regarding the staff recommendation for the San Diego region to receive zero funding from the California Strategic Growth Council’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant for Round 5. This follows Circulate's report released earlier this year with recommendations for how San Diego can receive its fair share of Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities funding.

Read the letter here [PDF]

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

Circulate submitted a letter with recommendations in response to the proposed Emergency Ordinance for Temporary Outdoor Business Permits currently being developed by the Development Services Department.

Read the full letter here [PDF]

Today, Circulate San Diego submitted a letter in support of the proposed Midway ballot measure. This ballot measure, which would remove the 30-foot height limit in the Midway-Pacific Highway Community Plan area, will enable the development of much-needed affordable housing units and will foster the goal of making this community a transit-and pedestrian-oriented destination accessible to everyone.

Read the full letter here [PDF]

Today, Circulate San Diego submitted a letter supporting Councilmember Montgomery's proposal to create a new Office of Equity and Inclusion through the FY 2021 Budget.

Read the full letter here [PDF].