Sudberry Properties is transforming a 230-acre site, formerly a 70-year-old sand and gravel quarry, into a vibrant mixed-use community where residences, village shops and businesses are interspersed with parklands, open space, a system of pedestrian-friendly streets and walkways, and nearby access to San Diego’s light rail. The community’s emphasis on outstanding architecture has resulted in numerous national and regional awards for home and apartment design. In 2019 Civita was Honored as “Best Master-Planned Community of the Year"  by the San Diego Building Industry Association. In 2017, the 14-acre Civita Park was honored by the Urban Land Institute with a Healthy Public Places award. The resort-style private recreation center for homeowners was named “Best Community Amenity in southern California" at the SoCal Awards. Plans call for the development of nearly a million square feet of retail and office space, with the first phase scheduled to be completed in 2025.