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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 15/09/2026
BuildSD celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month! In honor of this monthlong celebration, an exclusive BuildSD & Ride Contest profile badge is available to claim. Log in to BuildSD, visit your Account Settings menu, and claim code J30-1SL-4LE to award the exclusive "Juntos" badge.
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Jake Gotta @jakegotta.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
It’s SB79 day! Check out where the new law will (and won’t) apply in San Diego www.kpbs.org/news/kpbs/20...
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Here's where the state's new housing law will (and won't) apply in San Diego
A new state law that aims to increase development near certain transit stops takes effect Wednesday. Cities across the state, including San Diego, are mapping out exactly where it will apply, and whic...
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streetsblogsd.bsky.social @streetsblogsd.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Implementing SB 79 Part II- Solana Beach Over the next two weeks, Streetsblog is partnering with @buildsd.org and Strongtowns Oceanside on a multi-part series on SB79 implementation in San Diego County. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/06/25/i...
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Implementing SB 79 Part II- Solana Beach - Streetsblog California
Over the next two weeks, we are partnering with BuildSD and Strongtowns Oceanside on a multi-part series on SB79 implementation in San Diego County. Read part 1, here. - DN
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streetsblogsd.bsky.social @streetsblogsd.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Via our friends at @buildsd.org : SB 79 Implementation in San Diego, the first in a four-part series on implementation of last year's landmark legislation on housing and density near transit before it becomes law on 7/1. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/06/22/s...
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SB 79 Implementation in San Diego - Streetsblog California
In Summer 2027, if not earlier, the San Diego City Council will adopt a plan to determine how to delay or exempt areas. Upzonings in non-delayed areas will go into effect on July 1st, 2026.
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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Via our friends at @buildsd.org : SB 79 Implementation in San Diego, the first in a four-part series on implementation of last year's landmark legislation on housing and density near transit before it becomes law on 7/1. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/06/22/s...
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SB 79 Implementation in San Diego - Streetsblog California
In Summer 2027, if not earlier, the San Diego City Council will adopt a plan to determine how to delay or exempt areas. Upzonings in non-delayed areas will go into effect on July 1st, 2026.
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 14/01/2026
Chula Vista's newest public library is a lot more than books and movies. @spreffy.bsky.social tells us a story of a reimagined community hub coming together: buildsd.org/projects/mil...
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Millenia Library
A new library with more than just books
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Benji @spreffy.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Hiya! I am excited to announce that I am now the inaugural South Bay regional writer for @buildsd.org, which focuses on documenting development in San Diego. If you're interested, you can read my debut journal article here covering the planned Chula Vista University! buildsd.org/journal/chul...
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In the South Bay, a new chapter of higher education takes shape
Bringing the area its first four-year university is no easy task. Chula Vista is taking it on anyways.
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 09/12/2025
Our SB79 map is up!!! Check it out here buildsd.org/legislation We are posting short essays and explainers of the bill. And are slowly polishing and adding opt in delays to the map. Our first explainer is "SB79 Deconstructed - Which stations count and why?" Check it out!
San Diego SB79 Map
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 11/11/2025
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! #SB79 #SanDiego #MTS #YIMBY
SB79 map for La Mesa, a city in San Diego County served by the Trolley
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 29/10/2025
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. buildsd.org/projects/riv...
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 25/10/2025
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! buildsd.org/projects/cos...
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 14/10/2025
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.
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BikeSD @bikesd.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Join us this Monday to celebrate this monumental win! @ridesd.org @buildsd.org
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 29/09/2025
Under construction at the corner of Upas and 6th Ave is Park Summit, a 21 story high rise. Being ok the very edge of Bankers Hill, it is the northern most highrise till UTC. Check it out below!!! buildsd.org/projects/par...
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Park Summit
21-story Tower Under Construction at Balboa Park's Northwest Corner
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 29/09/2025
Flora and Fauna are a pair of 6-story buildings in southern Bankers Hill currently under construction. Being below the flight path creates a real unique development. Find out more below! buildsd.org/projects/flo...
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Flora & Fauna
Twin Six-Story Mixed Use Buildings Straddle Ivy Street
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 23/09/2025
Build SD has a new writer, Mitchell's first article is on Quince in Bankers Hill. Quince is a 17 story high rise under construction at the end of Maple Canyon. Only possible with Complete Communites zoning it is a very unique building. Find out more about it below!!!! buildsd.org/projects/qui...
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Quince
17-story Mixed Use Residential Under Construction
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Californians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 23/09/2025
Join us this Sunday to close out SoCal Transit Month with a Rail Infrastructure Beach Day! Ride Metrolink to the beach and learn more about the critical importance of the OC Maintenance Facility, Serra Siding, and LOSSAN emergency repairs. www.socaltransitmonth.org/rail_infrast...
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Rail Infrastructure Beach Day
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 23/09/2025
Join @calelectricrail.org, @buildsd.org and us for a beach day on Sunday!
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 18/09/2025
A 126-unit affordable housing project at SDSU West has been funded and will break ground soon. Adjacent to the first residential project, SDSU Mission Valley is coming together with Chelsea building this project. Check it out! buildsd.org/projects/sds...
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SDSU Mission Valley: Chelsea
Affordable housing to fill a missing piece of SDSU’s neighborhood-sized puzzle
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 18/09/2025
Ground has broken at SDSU west with their first residential development, Avalon SDSU Mission Valley. A 621 unit building with lots of ground floor retail, including a grocery store. Check it out below! buildsd.org/projects/sds...
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SDSU Mission Valley: Avalon
The corner of SDSU’s neighborhood puzzle goes into place with its first mixed use development
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 18/09/2025
Mirka Tower is a mixed rate affordable housing tower planned in East Village, currently in permitting. With a focus on working families, it will be the start of a planned development of 1000 units of housing. Find out more below! buildsd.org/projects/mir...
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Mirka Tower
A New Mixed Income Affordable Building in East Village
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 18/09/2025
611 Island is a planned highrise in East Village by the ballpark. Check out its story and how it may be possible below! buildsd.org/projects/611...
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611 Island
A Proposed Residential Tower by the Ballpark
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 18/09/2025
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!!! buildsd.org/projects/sun...
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 28/08/2025
Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances, we are having to relocate the Transit Month kick-off on September 1st. We are now looking to hold it at Market on 8th in National City (same location as Crayoning Night). We are double-checking with their team now. Stay tuned for updates.
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Andrew Bowen (he/him) @acbowen.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
My story on San Diego's plan for single-family zoning near its $2 billion trolley extension has been the top story on our website for close to 24 hours now! Thanks to all who have read and shared 💞🏗️🚋 www.kpbs.org/news/local/2...
Screenshot from KPBS.org shows most popular story: "San Diego proposes keeping low-density housing near Clairemont trolley stops"
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 26/08/2025
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! buildsd.org/projects/cel...
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 24/08/2025
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)
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 16/08/2025
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.
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 09/08/2025
New on the BuildSD journal: a guest post from @ultracodez.bsky.social - It's a story of agency outreach, paper trains, and public records requests shenanigans that seemed too fun to ignore! buildsd.org/journal/tran...
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You should collect paper trains.
It's a niche so small that there's really no other place documenting them.
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 09/08/2025
Bayshore Bikeway bridge demolition complete... Props to Scott for pointing this out!
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 29/07/2025
Clairemont Drive is among the least used transit stations in the San Diego region. Here's how a new TOD project could change that for good: buildsd.org/projects/the...
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The Bayview
A new mixed-use community could revitalize San Diego's least used Trolley station
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 28/07/2025
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...
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 27/07/2025
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
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 26/07/2025
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...
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 25/07/2025
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. buildsd.org/projects/17t...
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Samuel @samuelsharp.com · 23/07/2025
Words today in the @buildsd.org journal: who's riding San Diego Unified's school buses? The answer is a bit more complex than you might think. buildsd.org/journal/tran...
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Who rides the school bus?
The life and times of a small piece of Americana.
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 22/07/2025
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! buildsd.org/projects/bet...
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 21/07/2025
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.
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 17/07/2025
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. buildsd.org/projects/nor... City engagement www.sandiego.gov/development-...
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 17/07/2025
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.
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 17/07/2025
buildsd.org/projects/fre... 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!
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 17/07/2025
buildsd.org/projects/cit... 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
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 15/07/2025
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! buildsd.org/projects/bar... Construction photos as of 05/07/25
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 14/07/2025
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.
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 12/07/2025
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.
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 12/07/2025
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! buildsd.org/projects/12t...
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 12/07/2025
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! buildsd.org/projects/12t...
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 10/07/2025
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! buildsd.org/projects/gol...
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 09/07/2025
This is the Citizen M Hotel in Gaslamp, its a "Simple Luxury" hotel catering to business and leasure travelers, it is currently in permiting. Find out more below buildsd.org/projects/cit...
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BuildSD @buildsd.org · 08/07/2025
The first building at the Palm City Transit Village project, a MTS TOD project is expected to break ground by the end of the year! it is a very interesting building, a pilot project for lots of new energy saving technologies & building techniques. Read more here buildsd.org/projects/pal...
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