In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk" newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria spotlights the nearly completed $3.8 billion New Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport, which will serve as a modern gateway for millions of travelers thanks in part to $300 million in federal funding. The update also covers the passage of SB 92, legislation closing loopholes in California’s housing density bonus law; a new $137.8 million state disaster recovery program to support affordable housing development in flood-impacted regions like San Diego; and a partnership with the Prebys Foundation to strengthen San Diego’s global engagement through the appointment of the City’s first Chief Global Affairs Officer.

 

In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria shares the opening of the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center at Liberty Station, a new cultural landmark supported by state funding and community partnerships. The newsletter also spotlights Pershing Middle School student Landry Gage, who served as “Mayor for a Day” after winning a citywide contest, and the launch of Southeastern Connect, a zero-emission microtransit service serving Mount Hope, Chollas View, and Emerald Hills. Residents are also reminded of upcoming deadlines to enroll in City trash service under voter-approved Measure B.

 

In this week’s "From the Mayor's Desk" newsletter, the City announced the release of a Notice of Availability for the Old Central Library Downtown, requiring at least 25% affordable housing in any redevelopment proposal. The City also reported nearly 500 citations and 120 Safe Parking referrals since enforcement resumed on oversized vehicle parking, and launched its first-ever Community Recreation Needs Assessment inviting San Diegans to help shape future investments in parks and recreation across the city.