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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Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone

Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone

Per the latest 2025 fire safety maps, the proposed high-rise is located in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ), subject to stricter fire-safety rules. However, the project was NOT previously reviewed with this designation.  Reference San Diego Fire Map San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) recognizes these old neighborhoods, laid out in late 1800s, have conditions that create fire […]

Bove Land Group Marketing To Find Investors / Developers

Bove Land Group Marketing To Find Investors / Developers

It appears that that Elda Developments has enlisted San Diego-based The Bove Land Group to market this irresponsible 14-story Columbia Street high-rise project on the Mission Hills / Middletown hillside to new investors / developers. Despite Bove’s recent glowing press release that the project is “ready to issue” permits, this project has the same set […]

Update On Stop Columbia High Rise

Update On Stop Columbia High Rise

The 3677-3687 Columbia St high rise project is “paused”, according to the developer. The City also confirms there has been no recent progress on this project. Read the full status here Status Update

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