Allied Gardens
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Allied Gardens is a residential neighborhood in the eastern Navajo
community of San Diego, California
. It neighbors San Carlos
to the east, Del Cerro
to the north, the College Area
to the southeast and Grantville
to the southwest.
. The neighborhood contains Foster Elementary School, Marvin Elementary School, and Lewis Middle School as well as Xara Garden School (a public charter school
for children in kindergarten through second grade). Older students from the area attend Patrick Henry High School
, located between San Carlos and Del Cerro on Wandermere Ave.
. In 2005 the City Council granted the area status as a redevelopment area.
Navajo, San Diego, California
Navajo is a hilly community in the eastern part of San Diego, California. It is a designated planning area for the city of San Diego. It includes the neighborhoods of Del Cerro, Grantville, San Carlos, and Allied Gardens.The area encompases approximately...
community of San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. It neighbors San Carlos
San Carlos, San Diego, California
San Carlos is an upper middle-class neighborhood in the eastern area of San Diego, California. It borders the neighborhoods of Del Cerro, Tierrasanta, and Allied Gardens, the city of La Mesa, and Mission Trails Regional Park...
to the east, Del Cerro
Del Cerro, San Diego, California
Del Cerro is a residential neighborhood of approximately 2,300 residents in the eastern part of San Diego, California. Del Cerro borders the communities of San Carlos, Allied Gardens, College Area, Grantville, and the city of La Mesa, and is adjacent to Lake Murray and San Diego State University...
to the north, the College Area
College Area, San Diego, California
The College Area is a neighborhood of the Mid-City region of San Diego, California.The College Area is dominated by San Diego State University , which was formerly San Diego State College and previous to that San Diego State Teachers College, which the area is still named after...
to the southeast and Grantville
Grantville, San Diego, California
Grantville is a middle-class neighborhood in the city of San Diego, in California. It borders the communities of Allied Gardens, San Carlos, Serra Mesa and Mission Valley East....
to the southwest.
History
Allied Gardens was developed by Louis L. Kelton and Walter Bollenbacher in 1955. They purchased the 1,000 acres (4 km²) from the Waring estate. Their original business name was the Allied Contractors, hence the name.Facilities
The Allied Gardens Recreation Center and Allied Gardens Pool are located on Greenbrier Avenue, next to Lewis Middle School. Further down the hill, just off Greenbrier on Estrella, are the community Little League fields. The area has a small business district located on Waring road between Orcutt and Zion, where it borders the community of Grantville. The abundance of parks and schools in the community has resulted in a very family-friendly reputation.Education
The area is served by the San Diego Unified School DistrictSan Diego Unified School District
San Diego Unified School District is the school district of San Diego, California. It was founded in 1854...
. The neighborhood contains Foster Elementary School, Marvin Elementary School, and Lewis Middle School as well as Xara Garden School (a public charter school
Charter school
Charter schools are primary or secondary schools that receive public money but are not subject to some of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to other public schools in exchange for some type of accountability for producing certain results, which are set forth in each school's charter...
for children in kindergarten through second grade). Older students from the area attend Patrick Henry High School
Patrick Henry High School (San Diego, California)
Patrick Henry High School is a public high school in San Diego, California. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District. It is attended by students in grades 9-12 residing in Del Cerro, San Carlos, Allied Gardens, Mission Valley and the College Area....
, located between San Carlos and Del Cerro on Wandermere Ave.
Governance
The area is part of City Council District 7, represented by Councilwoman Marti Emerald. It is part of the Navajo Community Planning AreaNavajo, San Diego, California
Navajo is a hilly community in the eastern part of San Diego, California. It is a designated planning area for the city of San Diego. It includes the neighborhoods of Del Cerro, Grantville, San Carlos, and Allied Gardens.The area encompases approximately...
. In 2005 the City Council granted the area status as a redevelopment area.
External links
- Xara Garden School http://xaraschools.org/
- Foster Elementary http://www.sandi.net/comm/schools/elem/foster.html
- Marvin Elementary http://www.sandi.net/marvin/
- Patrick Henry High SchoolPatrick Henry High School (San Diego, California)Patrick Henry High School is a public high school in San Diego, California. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District. It is attended by students in grades 9-12 residing in Del Cerro, San Carlos, Allied Gardens, Mission Valley and the College Area....
"http://henry.sandi.net/index.htm" - Allied Gardens Neighborhood profile http://www.sandiegorealestateauthority.com/san-diego/Allied-Gardens-CA.asp
- Community Site: http://ilovealliedgardens.com
- Community Site: http://www.alliedgardens.net
- Community Site: http://www.alliedgardens.com