New construction in a busy La Mesa corridor nearly shut down a key parking lot—but swift action from local businesses and residents helped change course.
The Allison Avenue parking lot, typically packed on weekends, was initially slated to lose about half its spaces to construction materials. The potential loss raised concerns among nearby businesses that rely heavily on customer access and foot traffic.
City leaders say the plan was never ideal for anyone involved—but after hearing strong pushback from the community, they pivoted…