Come with us to explore the Cortez neighborhood! Did you know, Cortez Hill is one of Downtown's oldest neighborhoods and is where old Victorian homes co-exist with modern condo towers? Take a walk through Cortez and find the hidden charm it holds 🏘️✨

This month, our Clean & Safe team put up 14 streetlamps that embody San Diego’s Chinese heritage, by the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum. Not only are they a nod to the vibrant Asian community shaping our neighborhood, but they also add artful illumination & character.

Missed the Bay to Park Paseo celebration walk? No worries! Starting May 4, free guided tours take place every 1st & 3rd Saturday until November. Explore the 1.7 mile walk through Downtown to Balboa Park filled with various art installations. baytoparkpaseo.org

Success sprouted! Downtown's green future took root with our successful Grow Urban tree planting event. Thanks to our volunteers and our Clean & Safe team, we planted 18 trees in East Village, nurturing a greener and healthier urban environment for all to enjoy 🌳.

Did you hear that? That’s the sound of the San Diego Padres hitting a homerun! You can hear it too from the comfort of Eppig Brewing’s new location only steps away from the ballparks “Downtown Gate” bordering Gallagher Square 🍻

tinyurl.com/eppigbrew

Join us for Live at Lunch at the 701 B St. plaza space and enjoy a lively afternoon for you and your crew! Lunch options from Taco Love and The Bean Box will be available for purchase. We can't wait to see you there! 🏙️💙

Big shoutout to Shayna Goodwin-Lerner, our April Employee of the Month! With a smile, Shayna's inspiring energy shines through. In March, she cleaned 514 sidewalks, mopped 287 more, serviced 256 trash cans, and removed 240 pieces of biowaste. Thank you for all that you do!

Now open! Borrego Kitchen & Cocktails is Downtown's newest rooftop hotspot at Hotel Indigo, featuring stunning skyline views of Petco Park, shareable bites, and expertly crafted cocktails. A new go-to for picturesque rooftop experiences! 🍾

📸: @borregorooftop

Need a change of scenery from your home office for a few hours? Find your new favorite remote work spot in Downtown! Here are some of our top places to boost your productivity and creativity.

📍San Diego Public Library
📍Coffeentalk
📍701 B
📍House of Black
📍Copa Vida

Meet Safety Ambassador Julio! Always ready to help, Julio recently guided two visitors to a local favorite, Spill the Beans Coffee Shop. Our ambassadors ensure your visit, work, or stay here is as smooth as possible. Need directions? Just ask! Our ambassadors are here to assist!

Discover what makes The Guild Hotel a true gem in the Columbia District. Just steps away from the Santa Fe Depot and other hotspots, it's the perfect place for your next staycation! 🏨✨

Advocacy work is a key function of our policy team. This past week Josh Callery-Coyne, VP of Policy & Civic Engagement, spoke in support of AB 3209 in Sacramento. In addition, Joel Hermosillo, City Center BID Director, supported the FY2025 BID Budgets that were approved by San Diego City Council.

Sneak peek alert! 2024 is bringing a wave of new restaurants to Downtown. Check out the lineup for a taste of what's to come! 🍽️

Congrats to Chef Tara Monsod of Animae for being named a James Beard Award finalist in the Best Chef California category! 🎉 Shining a well-deserved spotlight on your culinary talent and Downtown SD's culinary scene.

tinyurl.com/ChefTara1

Another celebration for San Diegans! A @preplycom recent study revealed that San Diego is one of the friendliest cities in U.S. and the friendliest city in California! 💙🏙️

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To prep for our Bay to Park Paseo celebration, volunteers from Kiwanis Club and San Diego High School beautified the Paseo. With Clean & Safe's help, 67 bags of trash (2,177 pounds), were collected! Interested in future events? Email [email protected].

Calling all vegan foodies 📢 The second annual San Diego Vegan Festival organized by @VeganinSanDiego is officially here! Happening this Saturday, April 13, get ready to fill your stomach with amazing vegan cuisines from over 40 vendors 🍽️

veganinsandiego.com/sdveganfest/

Congratulations to the new District 4 Councilmember, Henry Foster III! We look forward to seeing how this new role will complement the Councilmember’s years of dedication to his community & to working together to further the economic prosperity & cultural vitality of Downtown.

Last month, we held a cleanup event in the Cortez neighborhood where volunteers & our Clean & Safe team gathered 18 bags of trash weighing 272 lbs. Thanks to all who joined, your support & hard work are appreciated! Interested in future cleanup events? Email [email protected].

Genesis San Diego has welcomed its fourth life science tenant, @AnaBiosCorp, and has now leased out 50% of the eight-story building dedicated to life science offices and wet labs.

Find out more about Downtown’s life science industry growth here: tinyurl.com/UTGen.