City Heights Business Improvement District and Maintenance Assessment District

 

SUPPORTING LOCAL IN CITY HEIGHTS

Through the support of the City of San Diego, the City Heights Business Improvement District promotes, empowers, and uplifts the commercial corridor of University Avenue in City Heights by strengthening small business communities, creating new jobs, attracting new businesses, and revitalizing the district’s commercial neighborhoods across the community.

 
 

About the City Heights Business Improvement District

The City Heights Business Improvement District is managed by City Heights Community Development Corporation, a 501(c)3 non-profit committed to comprehensive community development through affordable housing and advocacy for the community. City Heights CDC brings over 23 years of serving the City Heights small business community with culturally competent, customized micro-enterprise business advising, grant-making, and access to capital.

City Heights CDC is committed to collaborative efforts to develop an inclusive, thriving local economy. As of July 2023, City Heights CDC administers the City Heights Business Improvement District contract with the City of San Diego, representing more than 500 businesses and property owners along University Avenue.

The City Heights Business Improvement District is governed by a member volunteer Board of Directors made up of businesses and commercial property owners whose businesses and/or properties are located within the City Heights Business Improvement District. The Board of Directors guides and oversees all Business Improvement District activities carried out by City Heights CDC.

 

 

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Community Mixers

Community and business networking events designed to celebrate the University Avenue community and bring residents/businesses together!

University Ave Events

Host community-wide events celebrating the small businesses along University Avenue and further strengthen community support for our local small businesses!

Business Workshops and Services

Host consistent educational workshops designed to offer University Avenue businesses and micro-entrepreneurs the tools to start and grow their business!

 
 

About the Maintenance Assessment District (MAD)

 
 

City Heights CDC is now the the contract holder for the University Avenue Maintenance Assessment District (MAD)! 

This contract allows our organization to oversee the regular maintenance of the University Avenue business corridor, ensuring a cleaner and more welcoming environment for everyone! Business and property owners can now contact our team directly for any concerns about cleanliness and maintenance.

We’re excited to move forward and continue collaborating with our partners, volunteers, maintenance crew, and the entire community to make the streets of City Heights cleaner and safer.

Need assistance with maintenance? Click here.

 

See Our Work Along University Ave…