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Preservation & Progress

BIA's Urban Council, along with coalition partners, will be submitting a letter to the City of San Diego addressing proposed code amendments aimed at updating San Diego's historical resources regulations.

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City of San Diego Releases College Area Community Plan 2nd Draft

The City Planning Department wants to hear from you! The second draft College Area Community Plan and supporting materials are now available for your review.

The second draft of the College Area Community Plan reflects the diverse perspectives that the city has heard from the public to date - it is not final and needs your feedback! Comments will be accepted on the second draft of the College Area Community Plan until midnight on Sunday, Sept. 7.

Learn more about the second draft of the College Area Community Plan or view Frequently Asked Questions.

The second draft will be updated based on feedback received. Public hearings on the second draft are anticipated to begin in fall 2025; notifications will continue to be shared regarding opportunities to participate.

The City Planning Department will provide an overview of the second draft at the College Area Community Planning Board and receive public input on Monday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the College Rolando Library (6600 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115). Additional opportunities to learn about the draft and provide input virtually will be shared soon.

Questions are welcome by email to PlanCollegeArea@SanDiego.gov

CA FAIR Plan

California FAIR Plan Now Offering Commerical High Value Policy

The FAIR Plan has increased commercial coverage limits and is now offering a Commercial High Value Policy to better serve condominiums, farms, wineries and other businesses in California that cannot find insurance through the voluntary or excess and surplus insurance markets. This action increases the FAIR Plan’s Commercial Property coverage limits to $20 million per building, with a total $100 million maximum limit per location.

Next Week at BIA

BIA & City of San Diego Development Services Dept. Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 2:00-3:00pm

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Build San Diego Political Action Committee Meeting

Thursday, August 7th, 2025 8:00-9:30am

Housing Advocates: there is strength in numbers so please forward this email to your network, including your employees. Help us grow our coalition of supporters advocating for more homes and apartments San Diegans can afford!