Group Sues to Block Razing of 4 Buildings
The Black Historical Society of San Diego has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt demolition of four apartments once owned by one of the city’s black business pioneers.
The society alleges that the City Council improperly removed a historical designation that protected the downtown apartments.
The society is asking a San Diego County Superior Court judge to invalidate the council’s decision of April 29 and to prevent the razing of the buildings.
Wakeland Housing and Development Corp. of San Diego plans to construct affordable housing on the site. Demolition is tentatively scheduled for October.
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