Thoughts on La Mesa

[PKMAN]

To me La Mesa is split into 2; north of I8 and south of I8. I’ve lived in North La Mesa for nearly 10 years, on Lake Murray Blvd. and really liked it. It’s not hip or walkable but it’s safe, convenient and comfortable. All the life’s necessities are within 5 minutes drive. Lake Murray Blvd., Baltimore Dr. and Jackson Dr. are a bit busy but their side/inner streets are really nice residential areas. All the homes are quite old but many well maintained.

I don’t venture to South La Mesa very often, but I definitely don’t like El Cajon Blvd. and University Ave. To me these 2 streets are dangerous and crime-ridden. Downtown La Mesa near the post office and trolley station is walkable but not sure about the crime rate. Homes there are also pretty old but generally not as well maintained.

[greekfire]

I don’t have anywhere near the first-hand experience in La Mesa that some other posters have. However, I did work directly with the City of La Mesa on their Walkability Master Plan (2006) and pavement management programs. Some time has passed since I’ve worked there, but I have to say that the City expressed a very proactive attitude towards improving things.

In terms of walkability, one sticking point seemed to be the older hillside communities that have narrow roads and never had sidewalks installed. The City was looking to assess a fee to individual homeowners in those areas for right-of-way improvements such as curb/gutter and sidewalks and I am sure there was some pushback from longtime local residents.

Anyways, you can access more info here: http://www.cityoflamesa.com/index.aspx?NID=699. I did a cursory search and couldn’t find the actual Walkability Master Plan, but rather a “sidewalk master plan” map.

[greekfire]

I don’t have anywhere near the first-hand experience in La Mesa that some other posters have. However, I did work directly with the City of La Mesa on their Walkability Master Plan (2006) and pavement management programs. Some time has passed since I’ve worked there, but I have to say that the City expressed a very proactive attitude towards improving things.

In terms of walkability, one sticking point seemed to be the older hillside communities that have narrow roads and never had sidewalks installed. The City was looking to assess a fee to individual homeowners in those areas for right-of-way improvements such as curb/gutter and sidewalks and I am sure there was some pushback from longtime local residents.

Anyways, you can access more info here: http://www.cityoflamesa.com/index.aspx?NID=699. I did a cursory search and couldn’t find the actual Walkability Master Plan, but rather a “sidewalk master plan” map.

[greekfire]

I don’t have anywhere near the first-hand experience in La Mesa that some other posters have. However, I did work directly with the City of La Mesa on their Walkability Master Plan (2006) and pavement management programs. Some time has passed since I’ve worked there, but I have to say that the City expressed a very proactive attitude towards improving things.

In terms of walkability, one sticking point seemed to be the older hillside communities that have narrow roads and never had sidewalks installed. The City was looking to assess a fee to individual homeowners in those areas for right-of-way improvements such as curb/gutter and sidewalks and I am sure there was some pushback from longtime local residents.

Anyways, you can access more info here: http://www.cityoflamesa.com/index.aspx?NID=699. I did a cursory search and couldn’t find the actual Walkability Master Plan, but rather a “sidewalk master plan” map.

[greekfire]

I don’t have anywhere near the first-hand experience in La Mesa that some other posters have. However, I did work directly with the City of La Mesa on their Walkability Master Plan (2006) and pavement management programs. Some time has passed since I’ve worked there, but I have to say that the City expressed a very proactive attitude towards improving things.

In terms of walkability, one sticking point seemed to be the older hillside communities that have narrow roads and never had sidewalks installed. The City was looking to assess a fee to individual homeowners in those areas for right-of-way improvements such as curb/gutter and sidewalks and I am sure there was some pushback from longtime local residents.

Anyways, you can access more info here: http://www.cityoflamesa.com/index.aspx?NID=699. I did a cursory search and couldn’t find the actual Walkability Master Plan, but rather a “sidewalk master plan” map.

[greekfire]

I don’t have anywhere near the first-hand experience in La Mesa that some other posters have. However, I did work directly with the City of La Mesa on their Walkability Master Plan (2006) and pavement management programs. Some time has passed since I’ve worked there, but I have to say that the City expressed a very proactive attitude towards improving things.

In terms of walkability, one sticking point seemed to be the older hillside communities that have narrow roads and never had sidewalks installed. The City was looking to assess a fee to individual homeowners in those areas for right-of-way improvements such as curb/gutter and sidewalks and I am sure there was some pushback from longtime local residents.

Anyways, you can access more info here: http://www.cityoflamesa.com/index.aspx?NID=699. I did a cursory search and couldn’t find the actual Walkability Master Plan, but rather a “sidewalk master plan” map.

[Sandiagon]

We lived in La Mesa about 10 years and moved to North County about 3 years back. La Mesa is good place to live. Less traffic, malls are not crowded and very very less anti social and criminal activities. We moved from La Mesa because of the following reasons. Most of the homes are very old (40 years plus) and small. Schools are not good as per API scores. Old people are too many. You do not see lot of kids. Any how these observations were valid 3 or 4 years back. Now I heared lot of young families are moving there.

[Sandiagon]

We lived in La Mesa about 10 years and moved to North County about 3 years back. La Mesa is good place to live. Less traffic, malls are not crowded and very very less anti social and criminal activities. We moved from La Mesa because of the following reasons. Most of the homes are very old (40 years plus) and small. Schools are not good as per API scores. Old people are too many. You do not see lot of kids. Any how these observations were valid 3 or 4 years back. Now I heared lot of young families are moving there.

[Sandiagon]

We lived in La Mesa about 10 years and moved to North County about 3 years back. La Mesa is good place to live. Less traffic, malls are not crowded and very very less anti social and criminal activities. We moved from La Mesa because of the following reasons. Most of the homes are very old (40 years plus) and small. Schools are not good as per API scores. Old people are too many. You do not see lot of kids. Any how these observations were valid 3 or 4 years back. Now I heared lot of young families are moving there.

[Sandiagon]

We lived in La Mesa about 10 years and moved to North County about 3 years back. La Mesa is good place to live. Less traffic, malls are not crowded and very very less anti social and criminal activities. We moved from La Mesa because of the following reasons. Most of the homes are very old (40 years plus) and small. Schools are not good as per API scores. Old people are too many. You do not see lot of kids. Any how these observations were valid 3 or 4 years back. Now I heared lot of young families are moving there.

[Sandiagon]

We lived in La Mesa about 10 years and moved to North County about 3 years back. La Mesa is good place to live. Less traffic, malls are not crowded and very very less anti social and criminal activities. We moved from La Mesa because of the following reasons. Most of the homes are very old (40 years plus) and small. Schools are not good as per API scores. Old people are too many. You do not see lot of kids. Any how these observations were valid 3 or 4 years back. Now I heared lot of young families are moving there.

[Anonymous]

I mostly like La Mesa north of the 8 because of the hills. We are looking at Mt Helix as a possible area to buy when the right thing comes up but not dead set on it. You get a reasonable amount of land with most of those homes, schools are actually decent when you look at the recent scores. The main drawback for us is the traffic on the 8 freeway going east at rush hour.

I also agree that the area is getting more hip. downtown La Mesa is still funky but getting better slowly. Also more young families are moving to the area, drawn by schools from what I’ve heard from people.

I’d also agree with the guy writing about walk ability – it looks treacherous out there but when I drive around looking at houses there are always people out and neighbors seem friendly.

[Anonymous]

I mostly like La Mesa north of the 8 because of the hills. We are looking at Mt Helix as a possible area to buy when the right thing comes up but not dead set on it. You get a reasonable amount of land with most of those homes, schools are actually decent when you look at the recent scores. The main drawback for us is the traffic on the 8 freeway going east at rush hour.

I also agree that the area is getting more hip. downtown La Mesa is still funky but getting better slowly. Also more young families are moving to the area, drawn by schools from what I’ve heard from people.

I’d also agree with the guy writing about walk ability – it looks treacherous out there but when I drive around looking at houses there are always people out and neighbors seem friendly.

[Anonymous]

I mostly like La Mesa north of the 8 because of the hills. We are looking at Mt Helix as a possible area to buy when the right thing comes up but not dead set on it. You get a reasonable amount of land with most of those homes, schools are actually decent when you look at the recent scores. The main drawback for us is the traffic on the 8 freeway going east at rush hour.

I also agree that the area is getting more hip. downtown La Mesa is still funky but getting better slowly. Also more young families are moving to the area, drawn by schools from what I’ve heard from people.

I’d also agree with the guy writing about walk ability – it looks treacherous out there but when I drive around looking at houses there are always people out and neighbors seem friendly.

[Anonymous]

I mostly like La Mesa north of the 8 because of the hills. We are looking at Mt Helix as a possible area to buy when the right thing comes up but not dead set on it. You get a reasonable amount of land with most of those homes, schools are actually decent when you look at the recent scores. The main drawback for us is the traffic on the 8 freeway going east at rush hour.

I also agree that the area is getting more hip. downtown La Mesa is still funky but getting better slowly. Also more young families are moving to the area, drawn by schools from what I’ve heard from people.

I’d also agree with the guy writing about walk ability – it looks treacherous out there but when I drive around looking at houses there are always people out and neighbors seem friendly.

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