There’s a better vision than filling the Midway area with high-rises. Measure E would set the stage for pushing out the Marines and turning over that land to high-rise developers. If Measure E passes, the height limit would be removed from private land, city land and federal land. The city included vast pieces of federal land in the Midway community and in Measure E, the largest being the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) and the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD). Lifting the height limit with Measure E would lead to even greater excess. The current Midway plan will allow enough development for 28,000 residents, six times the current population, too much for the small area of two square miles. There is no guarantee of affordable housing high-rises have high rents. If the height limit is removed, we can foresee the city allowing half of the Midway community to be filled with high-rises, then upzoning to fill the other half. The height limit also serves to limit traffic congestion, which would explode if the city allows dense high-rises throughout the Midway community. This benefits residents and all San Diegans who go there for recreation. The height limit helps maintain the character of coastal communities - including lower density, sunlight and circulation of fresh air. The 30-foot height limit isn’t just about the beach and preserving views. Why should we give up an important right that we won 48 years ago? Last month, the development corporations started pouring big money into Measure E at a time when citizens are struggling with the coronavirus pandemic. Development can go forward, at moderate heights.
We can continue with that plan by voting no on Measure E and keeping the 30-foot height limit. Then in 2018, planners in the Midway/sports arena area created a new community plan - a vision for the future - all within 30 feet of height.
The organizers gave a lot to ensure access to the coast for all San Diegans. A group of volunteers worked tirelessly to qualify Proposition D for the ballot, and voters approved the 30-foot coastal height limit. Beach access to the public was being cut off.
The power grab targeting the coastal communities isn’t in the future, it’s now!īack in 1972, citizens saw the tall buildings going up: high-density, high-rise, high-traffic. I think, based on my reading of city documents, that city officials want to remove limits on developers, and height limits are a key element.
I am one of many San Diegans who believe the city wants to give free rein to developers in the coastal areas. Measure E can be seen as part of a two-step plan: to exempt one community from the 30-foot limit, then come back later for the five other coastal communities. Mayor Kevin Faulconer and his top staff rewarding key supporters before leaving office.Allowing mid-rise and high-rise buildings in six communities.Developers getting free rein in the coastal communities.Those who want to lift the height limit say this will “achieve the vision of the community plan.” What if instead the real purpose is this? It was voted in by the citizens why change it now? Utah State’s only previous MWC championship game appearance came in 2013 when USU lost the inaugural game 24-17 to Fresno State.San Diego’s coastal height limit of 30 feet has been in place since 1972 - for 48 years. The loss is San Diego State’s first MWC title game loss in three appearances. The Aztecs have consistently played in low-scoring games all season and simply aren’t built to come back from three-touchdown deficits. San Diego State isn’t built to keep up with an offense that torches its defense like that. Logan Bonner came with Andersen from Arkansas State and threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns on Saturday.
Part of that was an upgrade at quarterback. Anderson, the former coach at Arkansas State, took the job after interest from Power Five schools before the 2020 season and immediately turned a team that went 1-5 in 2020 into a 10-win team in 2021. After an 0-3 start to 2020 under Gary Andersen, the Aggies made a coaching change. Utah State’s first Mountain West title comes in Blake Anderson’s first season with the team. Instead, the opportunity for 12 wins will have to wait until the bowl game. San Diego State (11-2) was missing over a dozen players because of COVID-19 protocols and Saturday’s game was the chance for the first 12-win season in school history. Cue "Safety Dance" #AggiesAllTheWay /PF0HHiB3wu