Say NO to Irresponsible Development on
Middletown Hillside

Our community stands united for responsible development that respects this historic hillside neighborhood, and offers affordable housing density that complies with the base zoning laws.

Say NO to Irresponsible Development on Middletown Hillside

Our community stands united for responsible development that respects this historic hillside neighborhood, and offers affordable housing density that complies with the base zoning laws.

Say NO to Irresponsible Development on
Middletown Hillside

Our community stands united for responsible development that respects this historic hillside neighborhood, and offers affordable housing density that complies with the base zoning laws.

Protecting Our Neighborhood's Historic Character and Community Safety

A proposed 172-foot high-rise threatens to destroy the unique character of our Middletown neighborhood. City politics are enabling corporate developer greed and offers negligible affordable housing.

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What’s Wrong With This Development

R.E.S.T. - Responsible, Equitable, Sustainable, and Thoughtful Development

  • Responsible development that considers community well-being.
  • Equitable development review processes that involve all neighborhood stakeholders, not just political and corporate developer interests.
  • Sustainable living that supports traffic, parking, public safety, and transit.
  • Thoughtful planning and consideration of historic urban neighborhoods, avoiding reckless, overbearing high-rise projects.

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News & Events

Stay updated with the latest news, upcoming events, and initiatives that drive our collective progress. Together, we’re building a future that honors our past and enhances our present.

 

City Receives Legal Complaint Against Celene Residences Development

City Receives Legal Complaint Against Celene Residences Development

On 5/7/25, the City received a legal complaint against the proposed Columbia St high-rise project. The complaint specifically addresses (1) the City allowing the project to continue despite its location on an active fault, in violation of the State Mining and Geology Board Policy; (2) the developer seeking incentives and waivers that are not directly […]

San Diego’s Middletown Middle Finger : 14-Story Tower Proposed for Hillside

San Diego’s Middletown Middle Finger : 14-Story Tower Proposed for Hillside

Read this OB Rag article about the proposed Columbia St high-rise. https://obrag.org/2025/04/san-diegos-middletown-middle-finger-14-story-tower-proposed-for-hillside/

New San Diego Coalition — Residents of 14 Communities Unite

New San Diego Coalition — Residents of 14 Communities Unite

Neighborhood activists from across San Diego came together April 12 to launch a San Diego Community Coalition that will be a platform for coordinated citywide action on two interwoven issues: massive overbuilding in residential areas and City Hall’s dismissive treatment of their community constituents.  Middletown and Mission Hills are engaged in this coalition. Read about it […]

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