CURRENT AND FUTURE LAND USE

The current land use surrounding the California Western School of Law is zoned for employment and residential mixed-use. This district provides a transition between educational institutions and residential neighborhoods. The surrounding zones include a core district (C), residential emphasis (RE), and neighborhood mixeduse center (NC). The core district operates as a high-intensity office and employment center that permits educational, retail, civic, entertainment, and residential uses. The residential emphasis is on residential development and ground floor commercial uses. The neighborhood mixed-use center accommodates the development of distinctive regional elements that support residential and commercial uses. Overall, the current designations help to support the urban fabric of downtown San Diego.

The future land-use designations of around the Law School are to support the growth and urbanization of Downtown San Diego. As of 2023, there are 3,169 housing units under construction and an anticipated amount of 3,662. There are 363,700 square feet of offices, 550,900 square feet of retail, and 3 parks under construction. The proposed freeway cap spanning from 1st Street to 8th Street will add to the urban development of Downtown San Diego as well. Much of the employment and residential mixed-use zoning will transition to a neighborhood mixed-use center to support higher residential and commercial construction. The goal for the development of Downtown San Diego is to add more affordable housing and equal access to opportunities and resources for people.