Downtown Development
Pedestrians Enjoy Recent Development Projects
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Center for Oral and Facial Surgery - Before |
Center for Oral and Facial Surgery - After |
Over the past five years, Downtown El Cajon has experienced continuous private and public development. Pedestrians walking down the main commercial corridors admire the recent development projects which are creating an ideal place to live, work, and play.
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Glamour Girlz - Before |
Glamour Girlz - After |
Privately, property and business owners are enhancing building facades and beautifying outdoor patios. In 2009, both Glamour Girlz, at 124 East Main Street, and VIP Clothing and Tailoring, at 155 East Main Street, had their buildings painted and new unique signage installed. The once underutilized patio next to the historical building at 169 East Main Street now provides tropical landscaping and a shaded seating area for event participants and daily shoppers. The other three outdoor patios on East Main Street were also remodeled with new shading structures, patio furniture, and landscaping. These are only a few private improvement projects out of fifty-eight that have been completed within the last five years.
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Olaf Wieghorst Museum - Before |
Olaf Wieghorst Museum - After |
There are other private projects currently in progress. For example, the building occupied by Great Stuff, at 456 North Magnolia Avenue, is currently completing a façade renovation that will include new business signage. Construction is in full swing at 198 West Main Street where Ross Dress for Less and 24 Hour Fitness will be opening store locations soon. Many more development projects recently approved by the Design Review Commission will soon begin construction.
Publicly, the City of El Cajon has invested approximately $6 million in public improvement projects. In 2009, the Streetscape Improvement Project on Main Street and Magnolia Avenue was completed adding decorative sidewalks, new street lights, shade trees, benches, trash receptacles, and more for pedestrians to enjoy. For more information on public projects click here.
Property and business owners in Downtown El Cajon’s Property Based Improvement District are eligible for $30,000 Design & Façade Improvement Grants. To learn more about how property and business owners can improve building façades and business signage contact Edith Saldivar, Economic Development Coordinator, at (619) 401-8858.
Downtown Real Estate Hot Sheet
Businesses interested in relocating to Downtown El Cajon have access to a monthly Downtown Real Estate Hot Sheet listing all available properties for lease or purchase. This monthly document includes the property type, address, size, price, and contact person making it easy for potential business owners to find a property that meets their business needs.
Two available commercial properties located on the main commercial corridors are:
237 East Main Street
Contact: Rocket Glass / Chris Krugler
(619) 596-1880
- 6,250 sq ft or 12,500 sq ft
- $1.00 per sq. ft.
- Renovated Office
- Excellent Visibility
- ADA Compliant Building
This recently renovated property is located between Mangia Bene Ristorante Italiano and New York Bakery and directly across from the East County Performing Arts Center, Courthouse, City Hall, and soon to come multi-story Public Safety Center. Customers have access to two parking lots: one located directly behind the building and the other across the street next to the Courthouse.
110 North Magnolia
Contact: Steve Brown
(619) 596-1880
- 6,548 sq. ft.
- $1.99 per sq. ft.
- New Retail Site
- Excellent Window Display Space
- Abundant Parking
This building is located right in the heart of Downtown El Cajon at the two busiest intersections: Main Street and Magnolia Avenue. The property is in a shopping center with anchor businesses such as Starbucks, Quizno’s Subs, Liberty Tax, Fantastic Sam’s, Allstate Insurance, and soon to come Ross Dress for Less, and 24 Hour Fitness.
Referral List
Download Referral List
This Referral List provides project managers with a list of local architects, contractors, landscape contractors, painters, dry wall and plastering, sign companies, and more to assist them with their downtown development projects.
Partners in Development
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