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San Diego council asks IBA, Housing Commission and staff to analyze downtown shelter site and pursue Veterans Village expansion
Summary
After a lengthy public comment period, the council voted unanimously to request financial analysis for a privately‑held 2nd Avenue site, to pursue additional beds at Veterans Village of San Diego, and to have staff pursue surplus‑land redevelopment opportunities for the Old Central Library.
San Diego — The City Council on Feb. 10 directed city staff, the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) and the Independent Budget Analyst (IBA) to analyze potential shelter solutions and pursue specific near‑term bed expansions following a staff presentation on candidate sites.
Sarah Jarman, director of the Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department, presented options staff had identified through an RFQ/RFI and council referrals, noting both near‑term conversions and longer capital projects. Staff recommended three sites for further evaluation: the City Operations Building (preliminary build‑out estimate ~$45.2 million; ~46 months), the Old Central Library (internal, class‑5 rehab estimate ~$86.8 million; ~46 months), and a privately owned mixed‑use property on 2nd Avenue (staff said tenant improvements would likely be minimal and estimated a 9–12 month timeline if pursued).
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