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About University
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University Heights is located near the
central Uptown area along the southern rim of Mission Valley between
SR-163 and Interstate 805. It is one of the oldest districts in San
Diego and is home to what was the premiere park in the early part
of this century, the Mission Cliff Gardens. The park was situated
near the intersection of Park Blvd and Adams Avenue and its Trolley
Barn was the destination of San Diego's first trolley line. In the
early 1900s, the Harvey Bentley Ostrich Farm, located next to the
Mission Cliff Gardens, became popular due to the large demand for
women's ostrich feather hats and garments. The farm was a popular
attraction for park visitors who were allowed to ride on the backs
of the great birds. Today, Trolley Barn Park is a beautiful achievement
due to the University Heights Community Association. Capturing the
style of the original Mission Cliff Gardens, the park was awarded
the prestigious AIA Orchid award in 1992. |
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Community Links |
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The
University Heights Community Association |
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Community Groups |
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The University Heights
Community Development Corporation (CDC) works to promote current
businesses and attract new businesses to the neighborhood. The CDC
also organizes community events and operates the parking district
in University Heights. The chair is Ms. Ernestine Bonn and they meet
on the first Wednesday of the month at the CDC office located at 4452
Park Blvd, Suite 104, at 6:30pm. |
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The University Heights
Recreation Council promotes recreational activities in the
neighborhood and meets on the first Monday of each month in the Alice
Birney School Cafeteria, 4345 Campus Avenue, at 6pm. |
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The University Heights
Design Review Council is working on design and aesthetics issues
in the neighborhood. The group is also very active with the Planned
Development Ordinance (PDO) update for Uptown and North Park and are
working on the proposal to move the University Heights Library to
the historical Normal School site. They meet in the University Heights
Community Development Corporation office at 4452 Park Blvd, Suite
104. The meeting dates and times can be found by calling (619) 297-3166. |
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The Council Representative for University Heights
is April Chesebro
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