The Vision for San Diego's Civic Core

On this bonus episode of the VOSD Podcast, the crew sits down with Prebys Foundation CEO Grant Oliphant. They discuss efforts to revitalize downtown's Civic Center, including a planned partnership between the city of San Diego, San Diego Community College District, and possibly, the San Diego Unified School District. Also on the show: The crumbling state of City Hall and a nod to Balboa Park needing similar attention. 0:00 Intro & Guest Welcome4:41 History of Redevelopment Attempts14:08 Three Moves: Experts, Buildings, Vision15:21 San Diego Unified Declines to Join the JPA21:59 What Is a JPA? (Explainer)26:48 The Vision for the Civic Center34:23 Callback: Joe LaCava's Hot Take41:43 City Hall's Physical Dysfunction44:05 Grant's Hot Take: Balboa Park & a Treasures Tax47:07 Closing & Sign-OffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.