In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk,” Mayor Todd Gloria highlighted a major court victory affirming Measure C, clearing the path for long-awaited improvements to the San Diego Convention Center, expanded investments in homelessness reduction, and new street repair funding. The newsletter also showcased Wave FC’s $50,000 playground upgrade in Logan Heights, the Bridge to Home program helping seniors like Carmen stay housed, and a community tree-planting event at Encanto Community Park that supports the City’s goal of creating greener, healthier neighborhoods for all of us.

San Diego Expands Housing and Advances Midway Rising Project

September 30, 2025 - From the Mayor's Desk

This week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk" highlights major progress on housing. The City released its 2025 Annual Report on Homes showing 8,782 homes permitted in 2024—double the long-term average and over 31,000 permitted since 2021. The Planning Commission unanimously advanced the Midway Rising redevelopment, which includes 4,000+ homes—half affordable—and a new world-class sports arena. San Diego also secured state funding for four Bridge to Home projects, bringing 380 affordable homes closer to reality.

San Diego Build More Housing at Home and Expands Global Impact

September 23, 2025 - From the Mayor's Desk

This week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” highlights the groundbreaking of Rose Creek Village in Pacific Beach, which will deliver 59 affordable apartments, including 18 for veterans experiencing homelessness. This week's newsletter also features Marita’s journey to stability at Presidio Palms in Mission Valley, progress through California’s Homekey program, and San Diego’s growing global connections that bring jobs and investment home. Plus, Mayor Gloria endorsed federal legislation to cut red tape and make it easier to build more housing.