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Hillcrest Wienerschnitzel kaput
Apparently you didn't digest the article thoroughly. Looks to me, through an unfiltered lens, that someone finally woke up and smelled the ... Others appear to be brewing a solution.— May 26, 2016 4:44 p.m.
Mission Hills/Hillcrest Library project may start this year
Good coverage David. However, you left out a distinct problem area that will inevitably delay the start of this venture. The iconic mural of an American flag and the rust stain running down the left side of the current building are highly deserving of preservation. In addition the sawtooth roof is an excellent example of the mid-century modern architecture emblematic of the growth of the mission hills and hillcrest neighborhoods. I am in the process of preparing briefs for both of those neighborhood associations and the San Diego Save Our Heritage Association to enable the appropriate city council protests and lawsuits. I wouldn't expect this project to get off the ground for another ten years at the least.— April 29, 2016 3:34 p.m.
Supermarket slump?
Making the assumption that the stores which had to be divested were sold at bargain basement prices would make the deal Haggen executed look too good to pass up. Apparently management failed to note some basic aspects of capitalism. For instance, the worst performing locations were the ones offered for sale. Would a corporation being forced to sell assets sell off its best performers? Additionally, one of two previously competing locations normally are sold and it is the worse performer that gets the axe. Reference the former Albertson's across the street from a brand new Von's in Mission Hills. Knowing the previous capitalistic facts of life should alert a prospective buyer of the need to thoroughly research a potential market. Haggen management missed the shot on that one. There is no niche market between Whole Foods and Von's in San Diego. Prior to the merger there was intense competition among Von's, Albertson's and Ralph's. Individual items at each varied in price and changed in price for sales intended to undercut each other. In order to compete successfully here store managers have to know the competition's pricing and act accordingly. Layoffs are not the answer and never have been. Layoffs are only proof positive of ignorant and otherwise bad management practices. The three rules of real estate are location, location, location. The three rules of retail food sales are price setting, price setting, price setting.— July 16, 2015 12:26 p.m.
Destruction continues before the groundbreaking
There is evidence of theft and homeless occupancy of this building. Its very existence is a danger to this neighborhood. Why isn't the owner or person responsible for this situation being fined or charged for the police call and the fire department call? I am thoroughly disgusted at the city council's and city attorney's lack of action on this case. Any one who has read even one article about New York city's "zero tolerance policy" knows that buildings of this nature are a magnet for criminal activity. I resent living in a neighborhood that contains this kind of magnet. We can't even get our city council member (Todd Gloria) to say anything about this disturbing situation or much less get off his behind and do anything about it. Inaction over items such as this is simply inviting the criminal element to take over our neighborhood. The people of North Park deserve much better.— July 7, 2015 4:53 p.m.
Atmosphere project no longer up in the air
At long, long last. I don't miss the hole and rebar a bit. The addition of affordable housing benefits all San Diegans. As far as public funds are concerned, I don't see any charities stepping up to the plate to build projects like this. I can't imagine the members of the Lincoln Club or the Chamber of Commerce jumping up with their checkbooks open to fund a 205 unit affordable complex. However both organizations are willing to spend bunches for voter incentives to prevent the implementation of a new minimum wage, or prevent effective zoning for Barrio Logan. While at the same time touting millions in taxpayer funding for a new Chargers stadium and expansion of the convention center. Both projects are nothing more than cheesy welfare for the already wealthy.— May 9, 2015 10:43 a.m.
Who’s minding San Diego’s council districts?
I am underwhelmed by my council member's lack of interest in this type of issue. Again we have in effect an absentee, inherited wealth landowner shirking their responsibility of ownership. In my opinion all property of this type within the city limits of San Diego should be condemned as an attractive nuisance, then confiscated by the city by eminent domain, and repurposed as affordable housing.— March 10, 2015 1:27 p.m.
Future still iffy for Harvey Milk's American Diner
My, my, my. Oh Dear! Oh Dear! Where are the Mayor, Carl, and Nichole going to be able to do lunch now???— October 23, 2014 5:04 p.m.
Shadow Mountain church sets up in Hillcrest
Gosh I've lived in North Park for three years and I always thought Hillcrest and North Park were a pair of the lightest, brightest neighborhoods around. You might even call them GLITTERY. ;)— June 9, 2014 3:08 p.m.
Historic building to become University Heights library?
I do not promote anyone or any entity. The above comment was strictly my personal opinion. Valued at precisely the same level as anyone else's.— February 24, 2014 2:01 p.m.
Historic building to become University Heights library?
The three concerned governing bodies(SDUSD BOE, Library Board, and SD City Council) need to somehow come together and made a joint assessment of the relative value of demolition and recycling the usable material in this eyesore for the purpose of building a new, attractive, multi-use structure for the citizens of San Diego. The current building has all the historic and architectural significance of a brick lying in the middle of a lawn. I have nothing against utilitarian rectangle shaped buildings with no artistic value that have served their purpose. I simply see no need to waste money preserving them for all eternity.— February 24, 2014 11:44 a.m.