About the Southwest Village Plan

As established by the Otay Mesa Community Plan, five districts comprise the community of Otay Mesa. Within the Southwest District is the Southwest Village Specific Plan Area, which consists of approximately 490 acres of undeveloped land, located east of Interstate 805, just south of State Route 905 and west of Caliente Avenue.

A critical component of the Otay Mesa Community Plan, the Southwest Village Specific Plan was envisioned as a compact, active area that creates sustainable and efficient land use patterns, is pedestrian-friendly, transit-oriented and embraces a variety of land uses including residential and commercial uses, community facilities encompassing schools and parks, and permanently protected open space.

The Southwest Village Specific Plan, like the adopted Central Village Specific Plan, will detail design guidelines for the development of village areas and include specifics on the community’s village core, public spaces, multi-modal circulation system, transit sites, public facilities and amenities.

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View the City of San Diego’s Otay Mesa Community Plan

View the City of San Diego’s Central Village Specific Plan

Community Features

Amenity Highlights

Primarily residential in nature, the Otay Mesa Community Plan calls for the Southwest Village to include:

  • A “Village Core” planned around future transit stop and mobility hub
  • 175,000 square feet of commercial uses
  • Approximately 6.2 acres for a future school
  • Approximately 22 acres of interconnected parks
  • A connected network of trails, sidewalks, and other pedestrian facilities
  • Preserved open space

Local/Regional Benefits

The Southwest Village Plan:

  • Provides much needed housing to address the housing shortage
  • Restores vernal pools and sensitive habitats
  • Provides more than 200 acres of open space
  • Enhances the region’s infrastructure
  • Contributes to local community schools, parks and emergency services

Planning Process

The planning process for the Southwest Village Specific Plan included a comprehensive effort offering multiple opportunities for public input and participation as well as coordination with City of San Diego staff and other stakeholders.

Otay Mesa Community Planning Group (OMCPG) is an advisory body to the City of San Diego on planning issues within Otay Mesa Community Planning Area. The Southwest Village Subcommittee was formed in 2018 by the OMCPG and consisted of five community members. Subcommittee meetings were held regularly and provided opportunities for key stakeholders, interested members of the public, and community organizations to learn more about plans for Southwest Village, share insights, and provide feedback. Between May 2018 and December 2019, 15 Subcommittee meetings were held to address the following topics: land use, housing and density, design and placemaking, commercial and the Village Core, parks and public spaces, schools, connectivity and mobility, utilities and resources and implementation.

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Current Status

On January 15, 2020 the Southwest Village Subcommittee provided a unanimous recommendation of approval of the current draft Southwest Village Specific Plan. The Southwest Village Specific Plan is currently in the Environmental review phase. Expected to occur in 2025, the Southwest Village Specific Plan will go before the Otay Mesa Community Planning Group for review and recommendation, San Diego Planning Commission and ultimately San Diego City Council.

Get Involved

Members of the public are invited to provide valued input and feedback on the Southwest Village.

Email Your Ideas

Send an email to info@southwestvillageplan.com

Keep in Touch

Visit this website, www.southwestvillageplan.com, regularly for information.

Contact the City of San Diego

For more information, send an email to the City Project Manager at mblake@sandiego.gov

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About the Southwest Village Specific Plan

The Southwest Village Specific Plan will implement the Otay Mesa Community Plan consistent with the Community Plan’s requirement for the area. The Southwest Village Specific Plan will establish land uses and provide design guidelines for development of land within the area. The Specific Plan will also address the community’s village core, public spaces, multi-modal circulation system, transit sites, public facilities and amenities. The development of a Specific Plan is required to be privately sponsored and entails a public engagement process.