The initial projects, prioritized and determined through collaborative master planning processes across each of the district campuses, will deliver new academic and performance spaces, modernized instructional centers, and expanded student services at San Diego City College, Mesa College, Miramar College, and the College of Continuing Education. Planning will begin immediately, and construction could begin as early as 2026 on some projects.
“We are thrilled to take these first important steps toward transforming our campuses through Measure HH and believe we have identified eight highly qualified firms that bring a strong track record of success,” said Chancellor Gregory Smith. “With the community’s support, we will work with our design-build partners to invest in state-of-the-art learning environments that will benefit our students today while preparing San Diego’s workforce for tomorrow.”
Following is a list of the eight approvals made by the Board of Trustees. While the dollar amounts represent only design and pre-construction activities, the estimated total values of each project collectively represent $1.3 billion in total project costs. It is anticipated that roughly two-thirds of the Measure HH bond allocation will be spent on capital projects by 2030.
Firms and Projects Awarded
- Gensler/Rudolph & Sletten, Inc. – San Diego City College, “A” Building Expansion Project
- Roesling Nakamura Terada (RNT) Architects/Sundt Construction, Inc. – San Diego City College, Saville Theatre Replacement Project
- HGA Architects/PCL Construction Services, Inc. – San Diego Mesa College, Performing Arts Center / Administration & Parking Structure Project
- LPA Design Studios/C.W. Driver LLC – San Diego Mesa College, Sports & Kinesiology Sciences Project
- Miller Hull/BNBuilders – San Diego Miramar College, Performing Arts Center & English/Gallery Building Project
- Cass Sowatsky Consulting Architects (CSCA)/Harper Construction Company, Inc. – San Diego Miramar College, Montgomery Field Aviation Instructional Center Project
- Architects Mosher Drew/Flint Design Build LLC dba FLINT – San Diego Miramar College, Early Education Center Project
- HGW Architecture/DPR Construction, A General Partnership – San Diego College of Continuing Education, West City Expansion Project
“By utilizing the progressive design-build process, we’re bringing architects, engineers, and contractors together from the very beginning, added Dr. Joel Peterson, Vice Chancellor - Executive Operations Officer, who is overseeing the Measure HH program. “This approach ensures greater collaboration, efficiency, and cost savings — while creating opportunities for faculty, student, and staff input as well as local and small businesses to participate in these milestone projects.”
Approved by voters in November 2024, Measure HH provides $3.5 billion to modernize SDCCD campuses, improve workforce training facilities, replace aging infrastructure, and expand access to innovative learning environments. The measure builds on the success of prior bond programs that transformed facilities districtwide while maintaining strong fiscal accountability and taxpayer oversight.