Bridge Housing, City and County break ground on Kindred affordable housing in Cortez Hill

Bridge Housing Corporation, the City of San Diego and the County of San Diego held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Kindred affordable-housing development in Cortez Hill, where officials announced project financing, rental vouchers and plans for on-site services for low-income seniors and families.

At the event, Ken Lombard, CEO and president of Bridge Housing Corporation, described Kindred as "a beautiful community" that will "make a life changing difference in the lives of" future residents and said Bridge will begin site work immediately. Lombard said the development will include housing for formerly homeless seniors and families and expressed Bridge's commitment to expanding affordable housing in San Diego.

Why it matters: Speakers framed Kindred as part of a broader local response to San Diego's housing affordability crisis. Officials said the project uses excess county land and blends public and private funding to create long-term affordable homes and supportive services for a population many speakers identified as especially vulnerable.

Project details and funding

David Estre (introduced at the event as director of Housing & Community Development Services, Health and Human Services Agency for…