East Village, San Diego facts for kids
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East Village, San Diego
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 East Village, San Diego
Location in San Diego
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  California |
| County |  San Diego |
| City |  San Diego |
| ZIP Code |
92101
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| Area code(s) | 619 |
| Website | eastvillagesandiego.com |
East Village is a vibrant neighborhood in Downtown San Diego, California. It is the largest urban area in downtown San Diego. This neighborhood is located east of the famous Gaslamp Quarter. It is also southeast of the Core district and Cortez Hill. East Village covers about 130 city blocks. It stretches from Seventh Avenue east to 18th Street. More than 700 businesses call East Village home.
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History of East Village
For a long time, San Diego's East Village was mostly old warehouses. There were also many empty lots. In the 1990s, it started to change. It became a place for artists and social services. People began to live there more after 2005. This was after Petco Park opened in 2004.
Today, East Village has a growing population of 10,000 people. Most residents live in modern apartments or fancy lofts. New buildings and businesses keep popping up. This attracts more people from nearby downtown areas.
Modernizing East Village
Towards the end of the 1900s, East Village had many empty buildings. It was known for small, old bars and unique artist homes. After Petco Park opened in 2004, the area changed quickly. Many new, fancy restaurants and trendy shops appeared. The neighborhood is still working to help people experiencing homelessness.
East Village is now a busy place for construction. New apartment buildings are being built. Other public spaces are also being created. One big project was the San Diego Central Library. This library cost $185 million to build. It was designed by architect Rob Quigley. The library officially opened on September 30, 2013.
The I.D.E.A. District
In 2011, two developers had a new idea for East Village. They wanted to create a special area focused on four things. These were innovation, design, education, and the arts. These four words formed the name: the I.D.E.A. District. This plan covered about 38 city blocks within East Village.
The plan included many new buildings. There would be 3 million square feet of office and studio space. Also, 600,000 square feet for shops and restaurants. Plus, 2,200 new apartments were planned. The main goal was to create new technology jobs. It aimed to be a modern place for future workers. The first project was IDEA1, an apartment complex. It opened in 2017. Another new spot is UC San Diego's Park & Market. It opened in May 2022. It is a place for learning and working together.
East Village Quarter Project
Tailgate Park was a large parking lot owned by the city. It was 5.25 acres big. It was located one block from Petco Park. In April 2022, the City Council voted to sell it. The land was cleared for a new project. This new development is called East Village Quarter.
The East Village Quarter will include:
- 1,800 apartments
- 50,000 square feet of shops and offices
- A new public park
About 270 of the apartments will be for people with lower or middle incomes. The whole project is expected to cost $1.5 billion. The idea for this development started in September 2020. A group of developers, including the Padres baseball team, were chosen. They were picked to rebuild the area. The land was first put up for sale in December 2019.
Some people have raised concerns about this project. A group filed a lawsuit against the city in May 2022. They believe the deal did not follow environmental rules. They also think the land was sold for too little money. And they say there was no public meeting about it. The case is still ongoing.
Cool Places in East Village
- Petco Park: This is the home stadium of the San Diego Padres baseball team.
- Harbor Drive Pedestrian Bridge: This bridge connects East Village to the San Diego Convention Center.
- San Diego Central Library: A huge, modern library that opened on September 30, 2013.
- Educational institutions:
- NewSchool of Architecture and Design
- Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
- San Diego City College
- UCSD Downtown Center
See also
In Spanish: East Village (San Diego) para niños
