NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 13, 2026San Diego
National City hosts workshop to plan future of 57 acres of former freeway land
National City is holding a public workshop to gather resident input on the potential redevelopment of 57 acres of abandoned freeway land. The project is contingent on funding from the state's 'Reconnecting Communities' program, which has not yet been allocated in the state budget.
Read the full story at KPBS Public MediaWhy It Matters
Residents have the opportunity to influence the future use of 57 acres of land, though the project's timeline and feasibility depend on pending state budget allocations.
Key Facts
- National City is hosting a workshop to reimagine 57 acres of abandoned freeway land.
- National City was selected as one of three California cities to receive funding through the state's 'Reconnecting Communities' program.
- Funding for the 'Reconnecting Communities' program has not yet been allocated in the state budget.
Who's Mentioned
organizationMundo Gardens“Nonprofit tasked with public engagement for the redevelopment”personJanice Luna Reynoso“Executive director of Mundo Gardens”otherHighway 252“Abandoned freeway project”otherReconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards“State program for repairing neighborhood divisions caused by freeways”locationNational City“The city hosting the workshop and seeking to redevelop the land.”otherReconnecting Communities“The state program providing potential funding for the project.”locationInterstate-805“Freeway with an interchange currently used as 43rd Street ramps”locationSan Diego“One of three cities selected for the state program.”