About SEEDS
The County is working with community partners to make Spring Valley a more sustainable and fair place to live. Together we created Sustainable Environment and Engaged Development Strategies (SEEDS) to work toward our goals.
The County and five organizations got a $300,000 planning grant from the California Strategic Growth Council. The groups are:
- Spring Valley Community Alliance
- Bikes del Pueblo
- San Diego Youth Services
- San Ysidro Health
- Spring Valley Chamber of Commerce
Planning tasks
With those groups, SEEDS will focus on 5 main planning tasks.
Community land trust
The Spring Valley Community Alliance led a feasibility study for a local community land trust. These structures allow land to be held for community needs, outside of the influence of market pressures. You can learn more about the feasibility study here.
Transportation improvements
Bikes del Pueblo led an assessment to identify walking, biking, and public transit improvements in the area. The changes would reduce air pollution and increase health and mobility of residents. You can learn more about the assessment here.
Community-based kitchen
The community worked with San Diego Youth Services to design a community kitchen in the Spring Valley East Community Center. The design included developing an educational program. The curriculum and trainings support jobs in agriculture and food service.
Healthcare access
San Ysidro Health led an assessment that identifies services residents need and want for a future Federally Qualified Health Center. The center would serve low-income residents in Spring Valley.
Business connections
Working with the Chamber of Commerce, Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice connected existing and new businesses across the community.
