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We Are Your Community and Neighbors

We are a group of concerned citizens and neighbors who are seeking to raise awareness of the size and scope of the proposed Aldea Escondido Community Development.
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Strong Community Turnout at Aldea Development Open House.

The Aldea Development open house, hosted by the developer on June 18, 2025, at the City of Escondido’s East Valley Community Center, attracted a large number of local residents. For many, this was their first introduction to the proposed project. Community members expressed a range of concerns, voiced thoughtful questions, and called for greater transparency and additional opportunities for public input moving forward.

We welcome progress, but it must be guided by careful consideration of its impacts on traffic, infrastructure, the environment, and the overall character of our community.

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A Call for Responsible Growth

We want to be clear: Our goal is not to stop the Aldea project outright. Rather, we are calling on our elected officials to reconsider the scale and impact of the proposed development.

We believe that growth should be guided by thoughtful planning and community-centered values—not rushed decisions that could permanently alter the fabric of our neighborhoods.

Responsible development should:

  • Preserve the historic character of Southeast Escondido
  • Protect our rural legacy of agriculture and livestock
  • Maintain our neighborhood’s unique country charm
  • Safeguard the quality of life for current and future generations

We support progress—but only when it honors the land, the history, and the community that make this part of Escondido truly special.

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Expanded Annexation Footprint Revealed at Aldea Open House

 At the June 18, 2025, Open House hosted at the City of Escondido's East Valley Community Center, Aldea Development presented a display board revealing a significantly expanded proposed “Annexation Footprint.” The updated area includes:
  • The vacant lot owned by Aldea at the southeast corner of Idaho Avenue and San Pasqual Valley Road 
  • The Escondido Christian School property
  • A vacant parcel west of El Plantio Nursery
  • Land at the base of Park Hill, extending past Old Cedar Road 
Aldea has announced its intention to pursue annexation of this land from unincorporated San Diego County into the City of Escondido. The goal is to enable rezoning and to access the City of Escondido’s sewer infrastructure to support their proposed development projects.
Attachment I depicts the smaller "Annexation Footprint" included in the City of Escondido's Staff Report dated September 11, 2024 (File Number 0850-20).
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