Neighborhoods
The DCPC serves as the official community planning group for Downtown San Diego. The group is made up of 27 volunteers each elected for a two year term to represent Downtown homeowners & tenants, commercial property owners & businesses and community organizations. The group provides a means for public participation relating to the growth and development of Downtown and serves as a communications link to the City.
Districts
Cortez Hill
“Settled on Downtown’s highest hillside, the Cortez Hill is also one of Downtown’s oldest neighborhoods and is where old Victorian homes co-exist with sleek, modern condo towers.”
Downtown Community Wide
“Downtown San Diego is the city center of San Diego, California, the eighth largest city in the United States. … Downtown San Diego serves as the cultural and financial center and central business district of San Diego, with more than 4,000 businesses and nine districts.”
East Village North
“Encompassing 130 blocks, East Village is bursting with life via its rooftop bars, cafes, boutique shops, galleries, live music venues, luxury hotels and restaurants.”
East Village South
“East Village is downtown San Diego’s largest and fastest growing neighborhood. It is home to Petco Park and the San Diego Padres.”
Horton/Gaslamp and Core
“The historic Gaslamp Quarter is one of Downtown’s most exciting destinations offering places to eat, drink and be merry.”
Little Italy
“Little Italy is a chic, urban neighborhood that honors its Italian heritage with an eclectic offering of dining, shopping and living options”