Encinitas Citizens for Responsible Development

We seek to strike a balance between neighborhood preservation and meeting goals for affordable housing. Both are important; so is transparency and constructive dialogue among residents, developers and city officials.

Our immediate goal is to downsize the Quail Meadows Apartments project: 485 units proposed in two, six-story structures and a seven-story parking garage on Quail Gardens Drive near Encinitas Boulevard. Along with the other four projects planned or approved along this corridor, it would bring 1,122 additional units to a 1.3-mile stretch of road.

After launching a dialogue at the Planning Commission Hearing on February 1, the developer, Baldwin & Sons, is redesigning the project. These new plans have not yet been submitted for review.

Current Call to Action: Take the City Parking Survey

The City of Encinitas is Considering a Residential Parking Permit Program

Developments across the city and those along Quail Gardens Drive which are considered "by-right" under state law provide less parking than city codes require.

With little or no on-street parking nearby, parked vehicles from hundreds of new apartments will overflow into the residential neighborhoods of Encinitas Ranch, Quail Run, Quail Pointe, Pacific Serena and into the lots of nearby businesses.

We strongly encourage you to tell officials your opinion by completing the city of Encinitas parking permit survey:

Take the Parking Survey

Quail Gardens Development Corridor Source Data:

City of Encinitas R-30 Overlay Site Application Status

City of Encinitas Affordable Housing Strategy Summary

Please join us as we monitor this complicated proposal:

Read up. Reliable information can be found on our website and in our commentary published in The Coast News;
If you'd like to learn more about the objections raised for the project proposal debated on February 1, 2024, go to our Project Facts and Recent News page;
Subscribe to our email alerts;
Take our engagement and issue survey;
Share this information with fellow residents and neighbors;
Share links to our website and commentary on your social media pages; and;
Attend meetings and submit comments.

Our Mission

Our mission is to protect the rights and interests of the greater citizens and residents of the City of Encinitas regarding the proposed Quail Meadows Apartments and other matters.

Getting Involved

ECRD needs your help in engaging city planners, the Planning Commission and the City Council to develop affordable housing that all residents would embrace as part of our growing city. We ask that you contact us to help build a list of volunteers that may contribute financially, help with turnout, and/or play a leadership role.

Support Our Work

We rely exclusively on the generosity of our supporters to fund our advocacy and outreach efforts. Your donation will help us continue to fight for affordable housing that all Encinitas resident will embrace.

Contact Us

We welcome feedback, questions, and partnership opportunities. Contact us via email at info@ecrd.info or with the contact us button.