Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista Move Forward on Bayfront Development

Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Contact: John Gilmore (619) 341-5684, (619) 686-7206; Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

After nearly a decade of planning, the Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista have given the go-ahead for the development of the Chula Vista bay front, one of the largest waterfront planned developments in the state and one that promises an economic boost to the city and region.

Public Invited to Special Joint Meeting on Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan

Monday, 17 May 2010
Contact: John Gilmore (619) 341-5684, (619) 686-7206; Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

The community is invited to attend a special joint meeting of the Board of Port Commissioners and the Chula Vista City Council on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Officials are expected to review and adopt the Final Environmental Impact Report and Master Plan Amendment (PDF) for the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan development project.

At a recent community meeting, Board of Port Commissioners member Stephen Padilla, who represents the City of Chula Vista, described the bayfront master plan as a balanced plan and one that will benefit the community.

"This will change the face of Chula Vista," he said.

Final Environmental Impact Report Updated for Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan

Thursday, 13 May 2010
Contact: John Gilmore (619) 341-5684, (619) 686-7206

Changes have been made to the final Environmental Impact Report for the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan, a document that outlines the impact on land, water, air, traffic, noise and other affects from with the proposed development.

The updates incorporate additional benefits and protections provided for in the agreement with the Bayfront Coalition approved by the Board of Port Commissioners at the May 4, 2010, Board meeting. The changes are referred to as an errata in planning language.

•  Errata to the Final Environmental Impact Report (18.18 MB)

Board of Port Commissioners Approves Agreement Ensuring Environmental Protection and Enhancement of Chula Vista Bayfront

Tuesday, 04 May 2010
Contact: John Gilmore (619) 341-5684, (619) 686-7206

Development of the Chula Vista bayfront took another major step forward following the Board of Port Commissioners approval of an agreement that calls for state-of-art environmental features, such as "green" buildings, protection of sensitive habitats and expansive parks and open pace for more than 550 acres overlooking San Diego Bay.

Councilmen Host Informational Forum On Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan

Monday, 03 May 2010
Contact: John Gilmore (619) 686-7206

Chula Vista City Councilmen Rudy Ramirez and Mitch Thompson recently hosted an informational meeting on the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan. More than 50 residents and business representatives attended the informal gathering on April 29.