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May 20, 2012 (San Diego's East County)--After more than a decade of work, the San Diego City Council unanimously adopted a Master Plan to guide implementation of a river park system along the 17.5 miles of the San Diego River that runs through the City.
This legislation is based upon the San Diego River Park Foundation’s San Diego River Conceptual Plan which was completed in May 2002. Since then the San Diego River Park Foundation has been championing the adoption of the Master Plan which sets in place the legal framework for creating a system of trails, parks and other areas along the river while protecting and enhancing natural and cultural resources.
The River is not only considered the birthplace of San Diego, but also of California. The River Park is seen as a way to recover and celebrate the historical significance of the river and offer open space and nature in one of the most urban areas of the city.
Rob Hutsel, Executive Director of the San Diego River Park Foundation testified at the City Council meeting on behalf of the more than 10,000 supporters of this community based charity. “This is a big day. Today you have the ability to create something for all future San Diegans and return the river to its central role in our community. It is our birthplace and our lifeblood,” he told Councilmembers.
The River Park Master Plan is an essential step so that future private and public development along the river has the requirement to implement the park system. It is seen as not only an economic benefit for the community but also something that will provide much needed parks, trails and public places. The plan is available on the City’s website at http://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/parkplanning/sdriverplan.shtml
For more information visit the San Diego Riverpark Foundation website at www.sandiegoriver.org.
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