Will Northern SD Accept MXD Residential?

Garza: “Where there is space to incorporate everyday conveniences, walkability, healthy living principles and affordability into a community, the chances of this type of development being successful are high.”

SAN DIEGO—Northern San Diego—a region not known for its love of density—will accept mixed-use residential development if it’s horizontal and not vertical, Touchstone Communities‘ EVP Addison Garza tells GlobeSt.com. As we recently reported, the developer, in conjunction with global alternative investment firm Värde Partners, has acquired 75 acres of land in the Valley Center area of San Diego for $6 million from Konyn Dairy to develop a new mixed-use, master-planned residential community known as Park Circle on the land site.

Key amenities of the community will include a retail town center featuring restaurants, shops and community space; a large central park with events stage, sports courts, fire pits and gathering places; a clubhouse and recreation center with pools, fitness room and event spaces; a community garden; more than four miles of trails; and neighborhood parks. (See site plan below.)