Build Better SD
Build Better SD is a citywide initiative to support San Diego’s equity, climate, housing and conservation goals.
The consequences can be seen across our cities, with generally more wealthy communities enjoying greater infrastructure investments, while traditionally underserved communities have seen less funding for these investments that are the core of a community.
Parks for All of Us, adopted by City Council on Aug. 3, 2021, initiated a more equitable funding system for parks, recreation and trails, by creating a citywide scaled fee for new parks throughout the City, prioritizing those with the greatest need. Build Better SD is an extension of Parks for All of Us so that we have equitable, need-based, comprehensive funding for not only parks, but all public spaces, including libraries, streets, pedestrian and bike facilities, as well as other gathering spaces.
LIBRARY
The map on the right locates some of the library facilities across the City.
PARKS
The map on the right locates some of the parks across the City.
MOBILITY
The map on the right locates some of the mobility related projects across the City. Projects include pedestrian pathways and trail projects.
How will Build Better SD help?
Build Better SD will prioritize safe and enjoyable public spaces, secure and convenient spaces to gather, interact, bike, walk and roll as well as immersive and interactive libraries.
Build Better SD will include an amendment to the General Plan Public Facilities, Services and Safety Element, restructured Development Impact Fees , an update to the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program and amendments to the City's Land Development Code .
General Plan's Public Facilities, Services and Safety Element will be amended to include people-centered infrastructure policies for all of us that better align with the City's goals for equity, housing, and conservation goals for public spaces.
Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program will be updated to implement policies that prioritize walking, rolling, biking and transit that aligns with the City's goals of providing housing opportunities for people of all incomes.
Community specific Development Impact Fees will be restructured into Citywide fees to allow for infrastructure to be delivered sooner to more people and to areas with the greatest need.
San Diego's municipal code will be amended to implement Build Better SD policies to streamline the delivery of more infrastructure to more people much sooner.
When will Build Better SD be implemented?
How can I get involved?
Do you have questions about Build Better SD? Do you have ideas on how we can better inform you and your community and gain additional input from the public? Please email us at publicspaces@sandiego.gov so we can connect!
We would also like to get your inputs on the survey for Build Better SD!
Open Town Hall
Open Town Hall
