Strong Town San Diego

Neighborhood Homes for All of Us: In the Real World
An open house and working conversation hosted by Strong Towns San Diego and Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel

If you work in, advocate for, or make decisions about housing in San Diego, this event is for you.

We're hosting an open house at a newly completed multigenerational fourplex on Juan Street in Old Town. Four households on one existing parcel, built for a family from this neighborhood, with no variances and no special permits. This is what fundamentally affordable housing looks like: not subsidized, affordable by what it is.

San Diego has an initiative to build more of this housing. The question worth asking is whether the city has the procedural capacity to actually deliver on that promise. We've invited city council members and staff, planning and development officials, housing advocates, and the Neighborhood Homes for All of Us team to walk the site, meet the builder, and have a frank conversation: what is working today, and what procedural changes would make more of this housing reliably buildable at scale.

Come see it in person. Hear directly from the builder. Ask hard questions.

Agenda
Doors open: arrive, mingle, self-guided tour 30 minutes in: project walkthrough and process story (Murray Lampert) Strong Towns welcom Open Q&A with the builder Continued networking and tour

RSVP is requested.

If someone in your network belongs in this conversation, please pass it along.

📍 2612 Juan Street, Old Town San Diego
🕐 10:00AM - 11:30PM

Getting There

• Public parking is available at Old Town Lot C.
• Old Town Transit Center is a short walk away, served by the Trolley (Green and Orange lines), the Coaster, and multiple bus routes.

Hosted by Strong Towns San Diego and Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel

Strong Towns San Diego - District 2 Candidate Forum Discussion
This Drink & Discuss is a casual event focused on the discussing local representation for a more financially sound and safer future. This event serves to strengthen the social fabric of our community via hanging out, having a good time, and discussing important topics.
Whether you are new to the movement or a seasoned Strong Town citizen, join us for an open minded chat about what to look for in a city council candidate. No knowledge of urbanism is required, this event is for all ages (recommended 21+), knowledge levels, and interests. Non-alcoholic beverage options are available.

Join us as we come together to build a better future!

Food/Drink Options:
Boil Daddy
Primos Mexican Food & Cantina
Harbor Greek Cafe
Kitchen 46

🚌 🚊 Closest Transit:
Trolley: n/a
Bus:
- 923 (last stop at ~7pm)
- 28

Join Strong Towns San Diego every 2nd Tuesday for our monthly community meeting and happy hour at The Gartën in Morena.

We gather to welcome new members, share local updates, and plan next steps for building a stronger, more financially resilient San Diego, one small bet at a time.

This is our home base for building a better San Diego, block by block, street by street.

Whether you care about walkability, housing reform, ending highway expansions, or better budgeting at City Hall, you’ll find people here who want to get things done. We share updates, host special guests, and collaborate on real solutions to make our city work better for people.

🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 PM meeting, happy hour to follow in The Gartën
📍 Location: Back patio of Lost Cause Meadery (find the red door)
🍕 Food & Drink: Come early to grab food or drinks from Pizza Cassette, Lost Cause Meadery, and Oddish Wine—all great local spots worth supporting. Spending money here helps keep places like this alive—welcoming, walkable third spaces that bring people together. 🍻 Note: Beer from Deft Brewing must stay in the front courtyard—we’ll head there for happy hour after the meeting.

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### 💬 Why Monthly Meetings?

These meetings are where we align our priorities, build relationships, and coordinate local action. Other events like Walk & Talks and pop-ups will continue throughout the city, but this is our consistent place to connect, strategize, and support each other.

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### 🚲🚌🚈 Getting There

The Gartën is easily accessible by transit and bike:

• Trolley: 2-minute walk from Morena/Linda Vista (Green Line) and Tecolote Road (Blue Line) stations
• Bus: Served by Routes 105 & 44, both within a block
• Bike: Bike rack and lock-up area available right out front
• Parking: Limited onsite and street parking available, but we encourage you to try walking, biking, or transit if you can!