Fairgrounds Walk Away from Affordable Housing Deal | San Diego News

Del Mar’s affordable housing hopes hit a major roadblock as the fairgrounds board abruptly walked away from a 2024 deal to build 61 units, citing annexation doubts — despite city assurances and state grant funding already spent. Mayor Martinez suspects misinformation misled newer board members, while the city now scrambles for alternatives, eyeing upzoning the contentious north bluffs area where a stalled project is also in legal limbo. The fairgrounds board’s pivot leaves Del Mar scrambling — with their next move set for September 15th. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/030b58a5456f5f32