Balboa Park is falling behind. This regional gem has an estimated $300-500 million in deferred maintenance, with no plan to fund or fix it. In the coming years, up to $1 billion may be needed if we truly want a world-class Balboa Park. BCCA convened Balboa Park stakeholders, conducted a national scan of governance and finance structures of other major parks in the country, and developed a set of recommendations for public consideration. We do not endorse any one specific recommendation, but our hope is to elicit public discourse that will lead to solutions to ensure the park remains among our region’s greatest cultural and natural assets.
The recommendations in the report are:
The border holds immense significance for the San Diego region, serving as both a physical and cultural bridge with Mexico. It's a dynamic boundary where people, ideas, and commerce flow, shaping the region's identity and economy. The relationship with Mexico fosters a rich tapestry of cultural exchange, trade partnerships, and familial connections that contribute to the vibrancy and diversity of our communities.
In partnership with the Institute for the Americas, we explored nearshoring opportunities in the cross-border region in 2024. This collaboration resulted in the publication of the "Seizing CaliBaja Nearshoring Opportunities" report, accompanied by a set of interactive maps. The interactive maps currently depict existing entities in multiple sectors such as biotech, pharmaceutical, aerospace and medical devices in San Diego and Tijuana, representing our region’s talent, innovation and collaboration.
The San Diego Tijuana region is currently buzzing with excitement as we proudly hold the title of World Design Capital 2024 and come together to celebrate our incredible cross-border community. BCCA is proud to be one of the five organizing partners for World Design Capital 2024 alongside Design Forward Alliance, UC San Diego Design Lab, City of San Diego and the City of Tijuana.
The WDC 2024 program invites everyone, from local designers and innovators to civic leaders and community members, to celebrate the San Diego Tijuana region. The year-long celebration is a platform to showcase our collective design achievements, foster connections through design, and inspire collaborative action to tackle our community’s challenges.
We invite you to check out these great moments from our WDC 2024 journey thus far:
Make sure to mark your calendars for these signature events of 2024: