An interview with CityLink Investment Corporation's CEO William Jones in which he discusses how the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego is being transformed and revitalized.
The City Heights neighborhood of San Diego has long been identified as blighted, underserved, and rundown. However, the recent efforts of Sol Price and CityLink Investment Corporation, in concert with SDUSD & the city of San Diego, have provided the neighborhood with new education facilities, housing, a recreation center, and a police sub-station. Retail is entering the neighborhood and property values are on the rise. TPR is pleased to present this interview with William Jones, former San Diego city councilman and President & CEO of CityLink Investment Corporation, in which he addresses issues of implemention re City Heights holistic development plan.
Thanks to Larry Segal
Read the full story: San Diego's CityLink Offers A Model For Rebuilding Inner Cities
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