In 2015-6, the CGJ coordinated a cross-sector response to a Civic San Diego RFQ/P to develop an 8-acre vacant site in Encanto, adjacent to the EarthLab. We proposed an unprecedented public-private partnership among UCSD, Groundwork San Diego, the San Diego Unified School District and the RED Office (a renowned small-scale housing developer), that integrated housing with education and vocational training, environmental infrastructure and socially-oriented commercial use, prioritizing the social, economic and environmental well-being of the community.  Civic San Diego selected a more conventional proposal (in a process that was less than transparent or inclusive).

Articles:

https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/government/last-minute-allegation-civic-san-diego-threatens-low-income-housing-project/

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/CIVIC-SAN-DIEGO-SUED-OVER-BOARDMEMBERS-CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST-490965611.html

https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/government/a-developer-paid-civic-san-diego-official-100k-then-he-voted-to-give-them-5-8m-in-city-funds/