The Civil Society Working Group vision is a region in which residents care about one another and are actively involved in improving the quality of life in their neighborhoods—promoting an appreciation for diversity, creative thinking and effective problem-solving. Their initiative, A New Consensus for Housing, will establish a framework to address the need for housing across the San Diego region with planning for balanced and equitable future growth, resulting in livable communities with choices for all.

Greater Golden Hill Community Development Corporation
It Takes a Village to Create a Vision
$30,000
To engage Greater Golden Hill residents and business owners in a community visioning process that will identify neighborhood improvement opportunities including housing and business development, resulting in a plan for implementation.

San Diego Housing Federation
Homes 4 San Diego
$43,500
To establish a new coalition of civic leadership promoting smart growth planning as the vehicle to accommodate an estimated one million new residents in the region by 2030.

2007-2008 Civil Society Grantees

2006-2007 Civil Society Grantees

2003-2004 Civil Society Grantees