San Diego Unified Approves Major Housing Plan

The San Diego Unified School District Board has approved a plan to build over 1,500 affordable housing units on district-owned properties to support at least 10% of its faculty and staff over the next decade. This initiative, the largest of its kind by any school district in California, aims to address the high cost of living in San Diego and retain teachers within the communities they serve. The district will collaborate with private developers to construct these units at five sites, including the Eugene Brucker Education Center and Revere Center. The board also plans to establish a regional housing finance authority with the San Diego Community College District, allowing for greater flexibility in funding affordable housing projects. The move responds to the district's commitment to ensuring stable housing for educators, seen as essential to fostering student success. This effort builds on previous projects, such as the Livia complex in Scripps Ranch, which prioritizes housing for district employees.