Cost to finish overdue East Village Green park in downtown San Diego grows by $4.6M

Delayed by more than a year, downtown San Diego’s long-awaited East Village Green park, which has been under construction since the summer of 2022, will now cost $83.9 million to complete and is slated to open in August.

San Diego’s Economic Development & Intergovernmental Relations Committee gave the initial OK on Friday to amend the city’s contract with project consultant Civic San Diego and appropriate another $4.6 million to wrap up work on the 2-acre park.

The action forwards the item to the full City Council for approval.

The money, which will be taken from downtown parking and development fee funds, is primarily needed to cover increased costs associated with materials and construction delays. The funding will also allow for construction of an ornamental structure to enhance the park’s performance pavilion, as originally envisioned.

The committee approved the East Village Green item 3-0 as part of the consent agenda, meaning it was considered routine and grouped alongside other items for approval with minimal discussion. Councilmember Kent Lee was absent.

“The East Village residents have waited for a long time for this park. It’s been envisioned for nearly two decades. So today’s action represents one of the final steps to get this long-anticipated community space across the finish line,” said Councilmember Raul Campillo, who is the committee chair. “This amendment ensures we complete the construction and restore the performanc...