East Village, San Diego

East Village is a neighborhood in San Diego, California, United States. It is the largest urban neighborhood in downtown San Diego. It is located east of the Gaslamp Quarter and southeast of the Core district and Cortez Hill in downtown San Diego.[1] East Village encompasses 130 blocks between Seventh Avenue east to 18th Street. It is home to more than 700 businesses.[2]

For other uses, see East Village (disambiguation).
East Village, San Diego
Neighborhood of San Diego
East Village
East Village, San Diego
Location within Central San Diego
Coordinates: 32°43′27″N 117°10′2″W
Country United States of America
State California
County San Diego
City San Diego
ZIP Code
92101
Area code(s)619
Websiteeastvillagesandiego.com
Modern studio apartments in East Village
Central portion of San Diego and neighborhood boundaries

History

San Diego's East Village was traditionally a series of warehouses and vacant lots. It wasn't until the 1990s that it became a community for artists and social services. Residential aspects of the East Village became a reality in 2005, after Petco Park was established in 2004.

The East Village community now has a population of 40,000 (and growing), with most residents living in mid-rise or luxury condominiums and lofts. Continuing urban development and the steady growth of new businesses draws locals from neighboring downtown areas.[2]

Urban renewal
The new San Diego Central Library is in the East Village neighborhood

In the latter part of the 20th century the East Village became known for its vacant buildings, dive-bars, and eclectic dwellings of artists. Prostitutes, drug addicts, and homeless people were common. The neighborhood rapidly gentrified after the opening of Petco Park in 2004, becoming home to many upscale restaurants and trendy shops. It is still impacted by high rates of homelessness. The neighborhood is now a hub of construction including condominium projects and other public spaces, including the recently completed Central Library. The $185 million project, designed by architect Rob Quigley, officially opened September 30, 2013.

Businesses/landmarks

References
  1. "Business Improvement District Council".
  2. eastvillagesandiego.com. "Resources, About Us". Retrieved August 26, 2012.
  3. San Diego Central Library
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