Reconnecting Southeast San Diego & National City
The Green Corridor
The Vision
This project has the potential to transform 57 acres of divisive freeway infrastructure into:
Community Land Trust model ensuring permanent affordability for families earning 30-80% Area Median Income.
1. Affordable Housing
Green infrastructure, naturalized creek flow, urban cooling to combat extreme heat and flooding.
2. Climate Resilience
Local jobs, small business space, and wealth-building in the San Diego Promise Zone.
3. Economic Opportunity
Reconnect Southeast San Diego and National City communities divided for 50 years.
4. Safe Mobility
Public art honoring Black, Mexican, Indigenous, and Asian Pacific Islander leadership.
5. Cultural Preservation & Celebration
Partners & Broad Coalition Support
United behind this vision
Government Partners:
SD Association of Governments
Caltrans District 11
City of San Diego
San Diego County
City of National City
Community Partners:
UCP
Tipey Joa Native Warriors
SDSU Regional Sustainability
Mundo Gardens
Vision Culture Foundation
Black Federation
Groundwork San Diego
Paddle for Peace
Element. Institute of Science
What Leaders Are Saying:
“This project represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to right historic wrongs and invest in a community that has waited 50 years for justice.”
“Removing these ramps isn’t just about transportation—it’s about reconnecting families, restoring land, and rebuilding community wealth.”
