Sidewalk Vendors — Stories — City Heights CDC

Community Clean Up and Business Resource Fair Happening At Tierra Central

Do you operate a small business or are a sidewalk vendor? Would you like to learn more about resources geared toward supporting your business? Join us on October 14!

Economic Development, EventsDes ReyesOctober 5, 2023Small Businesses, economic development, Economic Development Director, Sidewalk Vendors, Community Engagement, Tierra Central

Sidewalk Vending Community Townhall Thursday, July 27th at Tierra Central

We hope you can join us for the Sidewalk Vending Community Townhall Thursday, July 27th, from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm at the Tierra Central (4058 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105).

City Heights Food, Business Development, Economic DevelopmentDes ReyesJuly 22, 2023Economic Development, Sidewalk Vendors, Food Vendors, Sidewalk Vending Ordinance

Ayuntamiento Comunitario de Venta Ambulante Proximo Jueves 27 de Julio

¡Llamando a todos los vendedores ambulantes y al público en general! Esperamos que pueda unirse con nosotros para el ayuntamiento de la comunidad de venta ambulante el jueves 27 de julio

Economic Development, City Heights Food, Business DevelopmentDes ReyesJuly 22, 2023Economic Development, Small Businesses, Street Vendors, street vending, Sidewalk Vendors, Economic Development Director, Sidewalk Vending Ordinance

Safety Improvements for Hoover High Students on El Cajon Blvd

El Cajon Boulevard is now closer to being a complete street that is safe for everyone! We celebrate this new infrastructure and recognize that more traffic safety improvements are still needed.

Transportation & PlanningGuest UserDecember 5, 2022Hoover High School, Sidewalk Improvements, Sidewalk Vendors, El Cajon Boulevard, Fairmount, Fair @ 44, Transportation Justice, Safe Routes to School Initiative

Tierra Central’s First Mid-Autumn Lunar Festival Celebration Unites Businesses and People

In commemoration of the holiday, Tierra Central hosted its first Mid-Autumn Moon celebration, a traditional celebration amongst Asian cultures honoring the moon for its harvest-giving light.

Events, Economic DevelopmentDes ReyesSeptember 27, 2022Tierra Central, Small Businesses, Sidewalk Vendors, Mid-Autumn FestivalComment

Mi Pequeña Lucia, The Story of A Women-Owned Sidewalk Flower Shop (Story 23/40)

Almost everyday, you will find Nancy selling flowers. She owns and runs Mi Pequeña Lucia. More than a year ago, Mi Pequeña Lucia was nonexistent and Nancy was unemployed…

Personal Stories, Economic Development, AdvocacyGuest UserSeptember 21, 2022Tierra Central, Flower Shop, Fern Street Circus, Sidewalk Vendors, 40for40, 40th StoriesComment

Thanks to All Who Spoke On Behalf of the Sidewalk Vending Policy!

For the first time in the City of San Diego, sidewalk vendors will have an opportunity to own a business. We always knew these vendors were an essential part of our communities, but now they will have path to make that official!

Economic Development, Transportation & Planning, AdvocacyGuest UserFebruary 10, 2022Sidewalk Vendors, Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, Sean Elo-Rivera, Monica Montgomery, Business for Good, Raul Campillo, Street Ven, Street, Street Vending

Street Vendors Need Our Help!

In July, the Mayor’s office presented a draft ordinance to limit where and when street vendors could conduct their business to the City Council’s Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations (EDIR) committee. Find out how you can support your favorite street vendors.

Guest UserOctober 16, 2019Street Vendors, Sidewalk Vendors, Street Vending, Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, City of San Diego, Los Angeles, Local Ordinances, Senate Bill 946