In what's hailed as a notable feat for San Diego's neighborhood infrastructure, the city has punched through the billion-dollar ceiling with its Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Fiscal Year 2024 saw an unprecedented $1.04 billion splashed out on a multitude of projects aiming to upgrade the quality of life for its residents. According to a report from the City of San Diego, this investment covers constructing and redeveloping parks, fire stations, bridges, and roads.
San Diego's Mayor Todd Gloria noted, "When we look at the projects that were funded with this $1 billion investment in FY24, we’re talking about parks, fire stations, bridges and roads — meaningful improvements to the spaces where our residents work and live." Mayor Gloria, committing to further such advancements, highlights the city's dedication to addressing essential infrastructure needs. The FY2024 CIP execution stood out, hitting a new record with 1,388 active projects and notching up over 75 miles of asphalt overlay, among other infrastructure updates, as detailed by the city news release.
San Diego's Engineering and Capital Projects Department, led by Acting Director Elif Cetin, was proud to underscore their achievements. Cetin, in a statement cited by the City of San Diego, remarked, "The more than $1 billion invested in the City’s infrastructure is a tremendous accomplishment and highlights our continued efforts to improve all areas of our communities." The fiscal year indeed drew to a close with a pat on the back, as several of the city's projects garnered national, state, and local awards.
Looking ahead, FY2025 packs a substantial financial commitment from the City, boasting a $941.5 million budget for CIP. Forecasts for the following year include construction overhauls such as those planned for Beyer Park and Mira Mesa Community Park. Street resurfacing and planning get a fair slice of this budgetary pie too, with $104.6 million earmarked for at least 75 miles of roadwork in the upcoming fiscal year.