Clairemont — commonly called "The Village within a City" — turns 75 years old this year. While the neighborhood is well known for shopping and its countless food options, it began as one of the city's early suburbs.
The community, now home to about 82,000 people, was created in 1950 by a set of developers, Carlos Tavares and Louis Burgener. It was named after Tavares' wife, Claire. The neighborhood is still recognized for examples of mid-century architecture, but today's construction looks a bit different, with Clairemont a hotspot for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), or granny flats.
Clairemont is also where San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria grew up. He shows us around the community that he says shaped his love for public service.
In our latest edition of In Your Neighborhood, a series dedicated to profiling San Diego's diverse communities, NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 highlight Clairemont. Read and watch our stories below:
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