Turning Freeway Land into Community | San Diego News

A forgotten freeway plot in National City is becoming a community-driven canvas—57 acres once earmarked for Highway 252, scrapped in the ‘80s after neighborhood pushback, now holds promise as a vibrant public space. Led by nonprofit Mundo Gardens, residents are shaping visions for parks, gathering spots, and connections that heal the divisions freeways carved decades ago. Though state funding under Reconnecting Communities hasn’t arrived yet, planning’s moving forward—with workshops open to all, including one this Thursday at 5 PM. This is more than land use—it’s reclaiming community, one voice at a time. 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/d7efebb5c30567d7