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The following are some examples of current projects by different agencies and/or developers throughout the community. These projects are the result of hard work and cooperation among private developers, the local redevelopment agency (Southeastern Economic Development Corporation), community members, various City departments and the San Diego Housing Commission.
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- Chollas Creek is a 30 linear-mile drainage system that traverses inner city neighborhoods within the Greater Mid-City (City Heights, Eastern), Encanto Neighborhoods area, Southeastern San Diego, and Barrio Logan communities from its headwaters in La Mesa and Lemon Grove to San Diego Bay. The historical channel has been altered substantially as a result of decades of development and human activity. Currently, the Chollas Creek bed is an urban creek with little native vegetation and much of the channel is armored or is concrete channel and culverts. The Creek has been listed as an "impaired" body of water by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency due to high levels of cadmium, copper, lead, zinc as well as other toxicity in the storm water collected.
- In 1998, the City of San Diego received a $95,000 grant from the California Coastal Conservancy for creation of the Chollas Creek Enhancement Program Document.
- The Enhancement Program breaks the creek into six phases, with a total estimated cost of $42 million over a 20-year period. The Enhancement Program was adopted by the City in May 2002.
- The Enhancement Program's design/development guidelines include: wetlands restoration, channel reconstruction, trail system design, landscaping, public art, an educational component, maintenance and implementation phasing.
- In 1998, the City of San Diego received a $1.23 million grant from the California Coastal Conservancy for implementation projects along Phase I.
- In 2002, the City of San Diego received a $362,000 grant from the State Urban Streams Restoration Program for implementation projects along Phase I.
- In 2002, the City of San Diego received a $2.2 million grant from the State Water Resources Control Board for implementation projects along Phase I.
- Implementation has begun for Segments 2A and 8 as of August 1, 2002. Permits should be obtained by August 1, 2003. Construction and habitat restoration/creation activities will begin in August 2003 and should be completed by February 28, 2004. A mitigation and monitoring program will be implemented upon completion of construction.
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A new industrial site along Imperial Avenue comprised of a total of eight usable acres. This site, which is located in the Valencia Park neighborhood, will be the new home for the headquarters of United Janitorial Service plus a 25,000 square-foot post office to serve the 92114 zip code. Construction of the post office is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2003. Chollas Creek also runs adjacent to this property and many improvements, including pedestrian pathways, seating areas, and landscaping have been added to enhance both the creek and the overall pedestrians' experience.
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A 240,000 square-foot retail center anchored by Home Depot which opened in January 2002. It is a 30-acre site located at Imperial Avenue and 45th Street currently in the mid-phase of construction. Current tenants include Washington Mutual Bank, Subway, and Verizon Wireless.
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Skyline Terrace Estates was approved by City Council on February 26, 2002. The project is located at the southwest corner of Skyline Drive and Woodman Street in the South Encanto neighborhood. It involves new construction of 30 single-family units. A groundbreaking ceremony took place on October 10, 2002 when community members, representatives from the City and Southeastern Economic Development Corporation were present to celebrate this special occasion.
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On November 21, 2002, the City of San Diego Planning Commission recommended approval of this project and on December 10, 2002, the City Council approved it. The project will be located at 5625 Imperial Avenue and it will involve construction of a four-story, 50-unit low-income senior housing project on a site containing an existing 60-unit senior housing complex. This project is located in the Valencia Park neighborhood.
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This is a new construction of an independent school (pre-K through 6th grade) serving approximately 192 students. The City of San Diego Planning Commission approved this project on November 14, 2002. The project will be located at 6362 North Broadway in the Encanto Neighborhood area.
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