To provide more efficient and sustainable transit options in San Diego, Civic San Diego and the Downtown San Diego Partnership announced the launch of the new “Free Ride Everywhere Downtown” or “FRED” circulator program, an all-electric, sustainable transportation solution.
read moreClean & Safe Team Tackles Comic-Con Cleanup with Superhero Power
The Downtown San Diego Partnership's Clean & Safe team provided round-the-clock safety and maintenance services during Comic-Con International, resulting in the removal of 25 tons of trash, 6,720 bags of trash, and 1,035 incidents of graffiti.
read more3rd Annual Yoga on the USS Midway – Superhero Edition
The Downtown San Diego Partnership and Scripps Health invite families from across San Diego to strike their best yoga pose aboard the USS Midway at the third annual “Stretch Yourself with Scripps” yoga class. The event is part of Comic-Con International 2016.
read moreUCSD Extension and Downtown San Diego Partnership Launch Collaboratory for Downtown Innovation
University of California San Diego Extension and the Downtown San Diego Partnership have announced the Collaboratory for Downtown Innovation initiative to support and strengthen Downtown’s growing tech ecosystem. The CDI will offer connections, support and workforce training to assist tech entrepreneurs in the urban core. The partnership will offer a wide range of entrepreneurship support and incubation activities including skills development workshops and pre-accelerator programs. CDI will provide a variety of programs to help entrepreneurs develop the networks critical for future growth as well as provide business support and workforce training.
read moreVolunteers Needed for 2016 WeAllCount Homeless Census
The Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) is calling on San Diegans to volunteer at the 2016 WeAllCount homeless census happening on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. Results from the county-wide survey secure critical funding regional government agencies and service providers depend on to provide the region's most vulnerable population with shelter and care.
read moreDowntown San Diego Partnership Launches 3rd Annual “Make Change Count” Fundraising Drive
The Downtown San Diego Partnership has launched its third annual “Make Change Count” holiday fundraising drive initiative to raise awareness and funds to assist the Downtown homeless find shelter and care.
read moreDowntown Partnership Announces Alonzo Award Winners
The Downtown San Diego Partnership announced the winners of the 53rd Annual Alonzo Awards, which recognize people, places, and projects fueling Downtown's ongoing revitalization. The winners for 2015 include BRIDGE Housing’s Celadon at 9th & Broadway, the San Diego Meal Service Program, Cisterra Development, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Fab Lab, the Downtown Partnership’s Clean & Safe program, Urban Discovery Academy, Sempra Energy and David Hazan.
read moreDowntown Partnership and Chamber issue joint statement
Kris Michell, president and CEO of the Downtown San Diego Partnership, and Jerry Sanders, president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, issued a statement in response to Governor Brown's veto of AB 504. The statement expresses gratitude for the support of Governor Brown and Mayor Faulconer and looks forward to continuing to support Civic San Diego's mission to improve communities.
read moreDowntown San Diego Partnership and Congressman Peters Join Forces to Foster Startup Community
On Startup Day Across America, the Downtown San Diego Partnership and Congressman Scott Peters hosted a town hall discussion with entrepreneurs, investors, and startup pioneers to boost the growing tech startup ecosystem in downtown San Diego. More than 70 tech startups are present in downtown San Diego, and the region has seen more than 30 companies relocate to Downtown within the past 18 months. Feedback from the meeting will be taken back to the Downtown Partnership’s Tech Startup Committee, to formulate a comprehensive strategy focused on bringing businesses and talent to the urban core.
read moreNew Downtown Clean & Safe Program Launches
A new and enhanced Clean & Safe Program has been launched by the Downtown San Diego Partnership, which has garnered the support of nearly 85 percent of Downtown property owners. The program will provide additional beautification and homeless outreach services, as well as more safety and maintenance programs for another decade.
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