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Together, we're rewriting the story of San Diego's development, documenting and advocating for sustainable development to build a #BetterSD for all.
We're working on a comprehensive map of SB79 upzoning across the San Diego region. The Full map is a work in progress (follow & stay tuned to our website) + release date TBD. Until then, enjoy this preview of La Mesa!
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November 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Check out our article on the massive Riverwalk development. A master planned community that has its first project breaking ground and starting to fund private development.
With a new trolley station, mixed use housing, a new river park, there's lots to this development.

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October 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
One of our longest articles yet, about the redevelopment of the Costa Verde Center in UTC. A deep dive into the history of the site, why it is so ripe for redevelopment. And what's happening next.

Check it out below!

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October 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We are working on an indepth SB79 map and previewed it tonight at the SB79 celebration. It was a great event & it was amazing seeing you all there.
Here is a work in progress map that we have the station areas, high fire severity zones, & low resource areas.
Stay tuned. We are working alot on this.
October 14, 2025 at 5:21 AM
The article for the Sunroad Harbor Island East Hotel is up, a large planned hotel part of the Port of San Diegos master plan for the redevelopment of Harbor Island
Check it out!!!
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September 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A new article is up, a "workforce" affordable housing building is being planned in Little Italy by Nakhshab Development. Its a beautiful structure that incorporates a historic home into its base. Check it out below!
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August 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
All aboard! The schedule for San Diego Transit Month, happening for the first time this September, is now available!

Get event details and learn more about Transit Month at sdtransitmonth.org. More events will be added to the schedule as time goes on! (1/2)
August 24, 2025 at 1:11 AM
BuildSD is hosting the first ever San Diego Transit Month with some of our friends this September! Interested in hosting an event? Head over to sdtransitmonth.org and let us know - or stay tuned for a draft agenda next week.
August 16, 2025 at 3:18 AM
San Diego's tallest coastal development in over 60 years is making waves in Pacific Beach. Learn more about the controversial "Project Vela" on our website: buildsd.org/projects/pro...
July 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Happy Trolley Anniversary to all who celebrate! The BuildSD Primary Sources archive has dozens of studies, documents, and even video footage of the first Trolley line, which opened from downtown to San Ysidro on this day in 1981: library.buildsd.org
July 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Today, BuildSD is proud to honor 35 years of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Disability Pride Month.

In our Journal today, @samuelsharp.com reflects on 35 years of setting the global standard for accessibility in transportation: buildsd.org/journal/tran...
July 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Housing planned in East Village for those who need it most.
109 units of housing for those currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. To help them get on their feet with stable and supportive housing. Find out more below.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Bethel One is a new affordable housing project on Church Land on Imperial Ave. Housing for seniors and veterans who are currently homeless. Check it out below!
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July 22, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Lots of construction going on in Bankers Hill and Hillcrest. Lots of new buildings and even more under construction. Also the new Olive St park.
July 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A park is being planned in East Village, as part of Bosa's Andia development. Find out more below and also tell the city what you want from the park. Public engagement ends in August.

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City engagement
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July 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
BuildSD now has full, original editorial coverage for over 50 projects! This is a massive milestone for our team and we couldn't do any of it without your support and our shared passion for building a better San Diego. Let's keep rewriting the story, together.
July 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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For our 50th project we wrote about Freedom Park, a new park under construction on a pier next to the USS Midway. Check it out!
July 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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A student housing project is currently planned for San Diego City College, to house nearly 800 students in a 7 story building, find out more below
July 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A new medical clinic is under construction in Barrio Logan, designed to keep people healthy and fit. With nutrition and fitness as its main goal, and research into why people get sick in the region. Check it out!
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Construction photos as of 05/07/25
July 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We have added Bike Infrastructure to the project pages, will slowly flesh out bike infrastructure items as time goes on but we thought this was a good start. Transit options is also being reworked.
July 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Gotga be careful of rights on reds rn, nearly got hit while walking back to the station. Until the concrete structre is gone atleast, this is the view pedestrians have
July 13, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Demolition is starting tonight on the bridge at 32nd & Harbor, at Pacific Fleet Trolley Station to allow for the bayshore bikeway to go thru the intersection. ADA & bike acess was dificult as the bridge was made pre ada. This is part of the Barrio Logan Bayshore Bikeway project.
July 12, 2025 at 2:52 AM
MTS is reconfiguring their bus bays at 12th and Imperial Transit Center and adding more bus bays as part of redevelopment plans and service improvements/expansions, check it out below!

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July 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
A new project is being planned at 12th and Imperial Transit Center, a 100% affordable housing building with 160 units. With a planned completion date of late 2027. Find out more below!
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July 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A new project is under construction in Golden Hill, on a sloped lot. Being done with complete communities and having 34 affordable units and no parking Check it out below!
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July 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM