WHAT ABOUT Poway Road?

Read the Poway Rd Specific Plan

Engage the Community.
Protect Against Loss of Local Control.
Improve Traffic Flow.
Invest in Enhancements.

How we got here.

In 2017, the City of Poway adopted the Poway Road Corridor Specific Plan which provides the vision framework for the Poway Road corridor (Oak Knoll Road to Garden Road). It was the outcome of three years of collaboration with a committee of more than a dozen community stakeholders, leaders and several community workshops. 

With several residential and mixed-use projects already developed and more projects underway along the corridor, you can see the vision starting to come to life.

Many residents welcome the updates to an old, tired road. Others are concerned about limited setbacks, traffic issues and empty retail space.

What we can do NOW.

As your council member, I will continue to advocate for the following common sense, actionable recommendations to ensure Poway Road Development meets the specific plan vision and residents’ needs.

    • Host a community workshop to hear your ideas and keep you updated on development.

    • Create a Poway Road subcommittee to engage residents in neighborhood meetings.

    • Present a council report on the city’s progress with
      state-mandated housing requirements

    • Oppose changes that could trigger developers to increase density, height, traffic through CA Density Bonus Law.

    • Revisit the Poway Road Specific Plan holistically to assess what’s working and what should be reprioritized.

  • Prioritize implementation of state-of-the-art systems to improve traffic flow.

  • Invest in design elements that bring charm and character to the corridor, such as:

    • Gateway features and wayfinding signage

    • Public art and murals

    • Modern street lighting and planters

    • Refreshed holiday banners and festive lights

    • Enhanced landscaping, crosswalks, and sidewalk treatments