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Economic Development

Promise Zone Working Groups

Housing Affordability

Increase access to quality affordable housing.

Healthy Communities

Promote access to healthcare and healthy foods.

 

Jobs & Education

Create jobs and improve educational opportunities.

Economic Activity

Increase economic activity.


Goals

Residents, community advocates, and SDPZ Partners, including government agencies, nonprofits, and community-based organizations, meet regularly in SDPZ Working Groups to identify priorities, coordinate programs, and plan activities to make a collective impact. Leading these efforts, the City collaborates with these groups aim to improve the quality of life for Promise Zone residents by focusing on the goals above.

Learn more about how we’re addressing these goals by exploring our SDPZ Strategic Plan. An Investments Snapshot (English, Spanish) and more detailed Investments Summary (English, Spanish) outline investments that the City has made within the Promise Zone from FY17 through FY24. 


Upcoming Zoom Meetings

May 3 Sunday

Voice Out Exhibition

Outside The Lens invites you to Voice Out, its second annual juried youth media arts exhibition on May 3rd, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at The Wonder Lab, a media arts hub in San Diego’s East Village. This event celebrates the voices and stories of young artists from San Diego. Artworks ranging from photography, mixed media and film will be on display. Enjoy a panel discussion and awards ceremony. The main event is free and tickets for a VIP reception and preview from 3-4 p.m. are also available for purchase.

 

Outside the Lens Voice Out

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May 12 Tuesday

Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting

Monthly Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting - 2nd Tuesdays, 6-7pm at MalcolmX Library. Updates from D4, Mayor’s office, SDPD, Library services, Chollas Valley Community Planning Group - includes opening for Emerald Hills Neighborhood Representative, upcoming community events including Urban Greening and SESD Micromobility Grant planning, Get It Done App information, cleanups and more. Info: Facebook.com/ehnc92114. ehnc92114@gmail.com
 

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May 21 Thursday

Housing Affordability Working Group Meeting

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June 9 Tuesday

Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting

Monthly Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting - 2nd Tuesdays, 6-7pm at MalcolmX Library. Updates from D4, Mayor’s office, SDPD, Library services, Chollas Valley Community Planning Group - includes opening for Emerald Hills Neighborhood Representative, upcoming community events including Urban Greening and SESD Micromobility Grant planning, Get It Done App information, cleanups and more. Info: Facebook.com/ehnc92114. ehnc92114@gmail.com
 

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July 14 Tuesday

Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting

Monthly Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting - 2nd Tuesdays, 6-7pm at MalcolmX Library. Updates from D4, Mayor’s office, SDPD, Library services, Chollas Valley Community Planning Group - includes opening for Emerald Hills Neighborhood Representative, upcoming community events including Urban Greening and SESD Micromobility Grant planning, Get It Done App information, cleanups and more. Info: Facebook.com/ehnc92114. ehnc92114@gmail.com
 

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August 11 Tuesday

Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting

Monthly Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting - 2nd Tuesdays, 6-7pm at MalcolmX Library. Updates from D4, Mayor’s office, SDPD, Library services, Chollas Valley Community Planning Group - includes opening for Emerald Hills Neighborhood Representative, upcoming community events including Urban Greening and SESD Micromobility Grant planning, Get It Done App information, cleanups and more. Info: Facebook.com/ehnc92114. ehnc92114@gmail.com
 

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September 8 Tuesday

Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting

Monthly Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting - 2nd Tuesdays, 6-7pm at MalcolmX Library. Updates from D4, Mayor’s office, SDPD, Library services, Chollas Valley Community Planning Group - includes opening for Emerald Hills Neighborhood Representative, upcoming community events including Urban Greening and SESD Micromobility Grant planning, Get It Done App information, cleanups and more. Info: Facebook.com/ehnc92114. ehnc92114@gmail.com
 

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October 13 Tuesday

Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting

Monthly Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting - 2nd Tuesdays, 6-7pm at MalcolmX Library. Updates from D4, Mayor’s office, SDPD, Library services, Chollas Valley Community Planning Group - includes opening for Emerald Hills Neighborhood Representative, upcoming community events including Urban Greening and SESD Micromobility Grant planning, Get It Done App information, cleanups and more. Info: Facebook.com/ehnc92114. ehnc92114@gmail.com
 

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November 10 Tuesday

Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting

Monthly Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting - 2nd Tuesdays, 6-7pm at MalcolmX Library. Updates from D4, Mayor’s office, SDPD, Library services, Chollas Valley Community Planning Group - includes opening for Emerald Hills Neighborhood Representative, upcoming community events including Urban Greening and SESD Micromobility Grant planning, Get It Done App information, cleanups and more. Info: Facebook.com/ehnc92114. ehnc92114@gmail.com
 

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December 8 Tuesday

Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting

Monthly Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting - 2nd Tuesdays, 6-7pm at MalcolmX Library. Updates from D4, Mayor’s office, SDPD, Library services, Chollas Valley Community Planning Group - includes opening for Emerald Hills Neighborhood Representative, upcoming community events including Urban Greening and SESD Micromobility Grant planning, Get It Done App information, cleanups and more. Info: Facebook.com/ehnc92114. ehnc92114@gmail.com
 

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