Mission
The
mission of the University Heights Community Development Corporation
(UHCDC) is to enhance and promote both the residential and commercial
entities of the University Heights Community. It joins together
with the UHCA in preserving the integrity and history of its immediate
and adjacent neighborhoods, planning for its future, securing and
providing both a safe and aesthetic environment for its residents,
and fostering business retention and involvement in the area.
History
of UHCDC
The
UHCDC was formed in March 1985 by members of the University
Heights Community Association (UHCA). In June of 1987 the UHCDC received
a 501 c (3) non-profit public benefit status. In 1991, after being
dormant for several years, the UHCDC revived itself with a new board
and since that time has been actively involved in the economic and
social development of University Heights.
The
UHCDC has received funding from the City of San Diego since 1994
in conjunction with revitalization programs. It holds monthly board
meetings open to the public and provides meeting and office accommodations
at no charge to a variety of community-based organizations. The
UHCDC encourages business participation in its activities and has
successfully increased the number of new businesses and storefront
improvements.
Community
Projects
The University
Heights Community Development Corporation has worked
in partnership with its various volunteer subcommittees and affiliates to sponsor
a wide range of projects, programs, and activities to benefit the residents
and businesses of University Heights. Following
are a few examples -- please visit our Programs
and Acitivities page
to learn more about the projects of each subcommittee.
- Sponsored the University
Heights Street Sign Lighting Celebration, Taste of University Heights,
and the University Heights 120th Anniversary Celebration
- Primary sponsor of the
annual free Summer in the Park Concerts
- Designed and installed
the University Heights Street Sign
- Supported and participated
in saving the UH Library from closure because of budget cuts
- Conducted a feasibility
study for adaptive reuse of the Teachers Training Building as the new University
Heights Branch Library
- Designed and installed
the UH Library Mural
- Sponsored and obtained
funding for the Public Facility Boxes Art Project
- Obtained funding for return
of the Birney Elementary Joint Use Playing Field
- Designed and installed
the “Trolley Comes to Town” Art Gate at the entry to the Birney
Playing Field at Park Blvd. and Meade Ave.
- Planted the trees along
Park Boulevard
- Designed and installed
the banners along Park Boulevard
- Installed the ornamental
street lights along Park Boulevard
- Designed and installed
three gateway community monument signs
- Installed the information
kiosk at Trolley Barn Park
- Founded the UH Historical
Society
- Obtained historic designation
of many sites throughout UH
Structure
and Leadership
The
University Heights Community Development Corporation (UHCDC) is
governed by a President/Executive Director, Secretary, Treasurer
and six board members. Many of the Board Members are active in the
University Heights Community Association (UHCA) and there is supportive
interaction within these two community groups.
The
UHCDC also provides strong participation in University Heights Park
& Recreation Council, the University Heights Historical Society,
the Landscape and Maintenance District, Community Parking District,
and both the Greater North Park & Uptown Planning Committees.
Meeting
Schedule and Agenda
PUBLIC NOTICE AND AGENDA
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. (UHCDC)
& UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARKING DISTRICT (UHCPD)
1st Wednesday of Every Month, 6:30 p.m., 4452 Park Blvd., #104, San Diego, 92116
CALL TO ORDER/INTRODUCTIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
REPORTS
A. University Heights Community Parking District
B. University Heights Historical Society
a. Forums & Presentations
C. San Diego Historic Street Cars
D. University Heights Maintenance Assessment District (City Managed)
E. University Heights Recreation Council
F. University Heights Library Task Force
G. Friends of the University Heights Library
a. August Annual Book Sale
b. Annual Author Event
c. Ongoing Library Programs
H. North Park Planning Committee & Subcommittees
I. Uptown Planners
J. Events
a. Summer in the Park Concerts (February through June)
b. Arts Open/Taste of University Heights (May through Early September)
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Annual Event Expenditures (Concerts & Taste/Arts Open)
2. Fiscal Year UHCPD Budget & Scope of Services (based on City?s Time Line)
ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Newsletter Items
2. Annual Audit
INFORMATION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE OF NEXT REGULAR MEETING
1st Wednesday of Each Month, 6:30 p.m. (Except January)
UHCDC Offices
4452 Park Blvd., #104
San Diego, CA 92116
Contact Information: (619) 297-3166
Email: uhcdc@netzero.net
Awards
2009
City of San Diego Historical Resources Board Community History Award for
the University Heights Library Mural
2007
City of San Diego Historical Resources Board History Award for Cable
Cars and Ostrich Feathers Self-Guided Walking Tour
2005
SOHO People in Preservation Award to University Heights Library
Task Force
1997
Orchid Award for University Heights Street Sign
1997
SOHO Award for Burlingame/North Park/University Heights Calendar
1993
Mid City Chamber of Commerce, 1st Renaissance Street Faire Committees
& Affiliates
1992
Orchid Award for Landscape Architecture/Environmental Solution for
Old Trolley Barn Park
Committees
& Affiliates
Friends
of the University Heights Library
University
Heights Book Salon
University
Heights Community Parking District
University
Heights Historical Society
University
Heights Library Task Force
University
Heights Maintenance Advisory District
University
Heights Parks & Recreation Council
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