After receiving more than a dozen proposals from developers, the district’s board failed to reach a decision or issue further guidance to potential builders.
The San Diego Unified School District is backing down on a plan to build workforce housing on school land, reports Scott Lewis for KPBS.
Earlier in 2025, district leaders asked developers for proposals for housing on school district property and considered more than a dozen. “But then a dispute arose. The committee had asked developers to maximize affordability — but did that mean prioritizing the cheapest possible units? Or building the greatest number of cheaper units?”
The board ultimately didn’t make a decision or give developers additional direction. “Instead, the board plans to conduct a workshop in the near future,” putting any potential for relief from high housing costs for teachers and district staff on hold.
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