A huge swath of rural land currently filled with citrus and avocado groves could eventually be filled with almost 2,000 new homes if developers get their way.
Lilac Hills Ranch is a giant proposed housing project in Valley Center. More than 10 years in the making, the project’s developers, Accretive Investments, have run into a slew of controversies over the years.
The developer has clashed with community members and local agencies and the massive development goes against zoning laws and restrictions set by the county itself. But, county planners have recommended Lilac Hills be approved.
Wait, what?
Andrew Keatts digs into the perplexing development in anticipation of the County Supervisors' vote this fall. It's this week's San Diego Explained.
