The Urban Vitality Blueprint: A Data-Driven Analysis of Equity, Affordability, and Vitality in San Diego’s Historic Districts
Location: San Diego, CA
Client: Save Our Heritage Organisation
San Diego’s historic preservation framework acts as a blueprint for urban vitality by protecting neighborhoods that are denser, more affordable, and growing twice as fast as the rest of the city. This report is meant to provide the data-based evidence upon which informed decisions can be made about future preservation policy. The findings are clear – historic preservation in San Diego adds not just to the character and quality of the city, but also equity, affordability and environmental responsibility. This report was commissioned by Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) and completed by PlaceEconomics, an economic development firm with over 30 years experience in the economic analysis of historic preservation.