As a native La Jollan, I agree the transformation of San Diego has been, and is becoming even more exciting to watch from many perspectives. Quaint San Diego, where your family knew every family in town (most of whom are still here) was a great way to grow up, but the world changes, life moves forward, and expands into realms of even greater possibilities, and that’s the way life should be.
As more and more companies have chosen San Diego, and employees have followed, San Diego has naturally evolved into a place where many people want to live. Now, it seems, people from near and far are discovering all our city has to offer and are competing to relocate here.
Having been to most cities around the world, I agree that many cities have much to offer, but I don’t believe most of us want San Diego to become those cities for a wide varieties of reasons. Most of us can easily move to any city of our choice, and/or have homes in other locations if we so desire, so that’s not really a concern.
Bottom line is, if people don’t care for San Diego, they are free to move, and, hopefully, they will be much happier in their new location. Many have moved, and regret it, others have moved, and love where they are. It’s all a matter of choice.
