Vision

We, first and foremost, endeavor towards the return of indigenous lands - Tierras Indígenas - to the original stewards. We believe that Tonantzin Tlalli / Pachamama / Mother Earth cannot be owned, but instead provides for Her inhabitants, and the inhabitants therefore should care for Her. In this vein, we work towards a unified, autonomous community in continual healing and reconnection with the land, where humans are part of and aligned with the natural order.

We envision a community that creates and sustains its own food systems, grows its own medicine, and heals together - physically, mentally, and spiritually. Our shared resources include vast, maintained native green spaces, lush tree canopies, restored watersheds, natural drinking water sources, and access to swim and fish in a clean bay. Our communal spaces afford opportunities for economic sovereignty, community building, and cultural expression through vibrant plazas, parks, mercados, commercial and artistic centers. Everyone has affordable, dignified housing, and breathes clean air.

Our communities are and will continue to be a sanctuary for all colonially impacted people, a safe space to partake in decolonial work and reclaim indigenous and cultural practices. In our vision for our community, all families, regardless of race or income, enjoy economic vitality and a high quality of life.

Mission

To achieve our vision for the communities of Barrio Logan, Logan Heights, Sherman Heights, Grant Hill, Shelltown and Southcrest - together the
Historic Barrios of San Diego - we will undertake the following:

  • Creating perpetual Affordable Housing

  • Decommodifying Real Estate

  • Urban Greening and Urban Agriculture

  • Environmental Restoration

  • Creating accessible spaces for art and artists

  • Providing affordable spaces for small, local businesses

  • Growing Collective Consciousness through organizing and education

What We Do in the Community

Community Events & Local Press

Calendar of Events

In the Press


Nonprofit aims to protect San Diego neighborhoods from gentrification, keep developers out

San Diego Foundation, environmental coalition granted $22 million for barrio projects

Residents in San Diego’s Barrio Logan Continue Fight Against Gentrification