The Michaels Organization has been selected by the California Department of General Services and the California Department of Housing and Community Development to transform two blocks in downtown San Diego into sustainable, innovative, high-quality affordable and mixed-income housing.
Michaels was awarded the development project through a competitive-bidding process, which was undertaken after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to use excess state property to spur housing development. Michaels’ plan for the site includes affordable and market-rate housing as well as office and retail space.
“Working to meet the state’s need of 2.5 million new housing units by 2030 requires commitment, creativity, and collaboration at every level of government and community,” said Gustavo Velasquez, director of the Department of Housing and Community. “As we look to make the highest and best use of public lands, we must center affordable housing and climate solutions
