San Diego Planners Propose Significant Housing Density Increase in Mid-City, Facing Neighborhood Opposition
San Diego city planners have unveiled a new 30-year development blueprint for the 8,000-acre Mid-City area, encompassing neighborhoods like City Heights, Normal Heights, Kensington, Talmadge, and Rolando. The proposal aims to nearly double the number of homes from 54,000 to 96,000 and increase the population from 138,000 to 227,000. This plan envisions high-rise and mid-rise housing along major thoroughfares such as El Cajon Boulevard, Fairmount Avenue, Federal Boulevard, and University Avenue. It also allows for a wider range of housing types, including townhomes and cottages, in single-family home areas not near major streets. While city officials, including Mayor Todd Gloria, emphasize the need for more affordable housing, community leaders from the affected neighborhoods are criticizing the plan. Their concerns include insufficient provisions for additional park space, expanded libraries, and other amenities to support the increased population. They also argue that combining diverse neighborhoods under... 
