First Draft Community Plan

The first draft of the updated College Area Community Plan is now available for public comment. The first draft of the College Area Community Plan was prepared in line with our Citywide objectives identified in Blueprint SD, while ensuring that engagement heard so far from  the College Area community will shape the vision of its future.

The First Draft will be updated based upon feedback received. We anticipate an updated Second Draft, along with a draft environmental document, will be available for further review in Summer 2025 before finalizing the plan. 

The City Planning Department will provided an overview of the first draft at the College Area Community Planning Board on Monday, Jan. 13. Review the slides presented at the meeting here.  

The City Planning Department also held a virtual presentation and Q&A on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 6 - 7 p.m. View the slides from the meeting here; or watch the full meeting here.  

Questions are welcome by email to PlanCollegeArea@SanDiego.gov. 

About the Plan Update

The City of San Diego is updating the College Area Community Plan, last updated and adopted in 1989. The update will consider current conditions, Citywide goals within the Climate Action Plan, the General Plan, the City’s Strategic Plan, and community-specific goals to shape what the community looks like into the future.

Blueprint SD, the City's General Plan, was adopted by City Council on July 23, 2024 and serves as a guide for future community plan updates, including the College Area Community Plan. Blueprint SD Sets the framework for future plan updates that will help to meet housing, equity and Climate Action Plan goals across the City. 

We value all input for the future of the College Area and, by working together, we can meet important goals related to housing, equity, and Climate throughout our city. Together, let's create a vibrant, sustainable, and prosperous College Area community that we can all be proud of!

Community Plan Update Process Timeline

Projected Completion: Fall 2025

Community Plan Update Process Timeline

How to Keep Updated & Get Involved

The College Area Community Plan Update Committee 

The College Area Community Plan Update Committee is an advisory group that play a role in providing feedback to the City during the Community Plan Update process. Committee meetings are currently on hold, but meetings will resume once the discussion-draft for College Area is available. A registration link will be available here as future meetings are scheduled. In the meantime, view all materials created for committee here.

Email Us

Any additional comments, suggestions or questions can be submitted at PlanCollegeArea@SanDiego.gov and a Community Planner will get back to you.

Supporting Documents and Materials

• First Draft College Area Community Plan
• Frequently Asked Questions (Updated January 9, 2025)
• Flyer for First Draft College Area Community Plan
• Historic Context Statement
• Community Plan Update Committee Materials (2020 - present)
• Market & Feasibility Analysis
  • Memorandum on SANDAG Forecasts: Series 13 and Series 14
• Key Corridor Concepts
• Development Typology Report
• Urban Design Framework - Issues & Opportunities Report
• College Area Community Atlas: Existing Conditions Report
• College Area Online Survey Report - February 2021
• 2020 Flyer for College Area Community Plan Update
• Learn About Where Community Input Comes From
• Learn About Implementing the General Plan
• Learn About Commenting on Environmental Impact Reports