POLITICS
San Diego's Unequal Growth: Who Benefits?
San Diego, California, USAThu Nov 13 2025
The Promise
Three years ago, San Diego's mayor launched "Build Better San Diego" with a noble goal: to revitalize old parts of the city and promote equality.
The Reality
But now, the plan seems to be backfiring.
The College Area: A Case Study
- Proposed: 34,150 new houses
- Current Infrastructure:
- One tiny park
- No fire station
Other Areas: Privileged and Untouched
- More parks
- Better buildings
- Fire stations
The Disparity
The mayor claims to want "one city." But the plan creates two:
- One city: Rich in resources
- Other city: Lacking resources
The Criticism
- Adding more people without adequate infrastructure
- Not fixing problems, exacerbating them
- Unfair to current residents
The Verdict
This is not a good plan. It's not fair.
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questions
Will the mayor's 'Build Better San Diego' initiative be rebranded as 'Build More Apartments San Diego'?
How does the proposed 316% increase in housing units in the College Area align with the goal of eliminating inequities between wealthier and poorer neighborhoods?
What specific measures are being taken to ensure that the College Area receives adequate infrastructure and public services to support the proposed population increase?
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