San Diego City College Affordable Student Housing Community
Project Schedule
| Programming Complete | Design and DSA Approval | Construction Completion (Est.) | FFE and Move-In (Est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2024 | Design: April 7, 2025 DSA: February 20, 2026 |
May 2028 | June 2028 |
Current Status/Phase: Construction - Level 1 Concrete Podium
Project Progress Update
Ground up construction of new 283-unit (797 bed) Affordable Student Housing Community which features a ground floor amenity space, and a 7th floor meeting space.
Upcoming Milestones:
- Construction is ongoing with deck and slab pours in progress.
- Review of a proposal for expanded meal service capacity is underway, including additional tables and chairs.
- Graphics and branding coordination meetings anticipated during Fall 2026.
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Evaluation of the proposed Mainspring Linear Generator project.
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Project Features
The San Diego City College Affordable Student Housing Community is a Public-Private Partnership (P3) between SDCCD and The Michaels Organization, which constructs a new 283-unit (797-bed) residential complex. The housing units include:
- Studio Apartments
- Two-bedroom Apartments
- Four-bedroom apartments
- Four-bedroom suite-style units
Ground-level amenities will feature:
- Leasing lobby
- Conference room
- Mental health and wellness center
- Basic needs food pantry
- Resident and bike storage (including e-bikes)
- Event space with support kitchen
- Shared laundry facilities
Additional features include:
- Seventh floor meeting room spaces
- Two interior courtyards, outdoor seating, study areas, flexible gathering spaces, exterior video for events
- Mainspring Energy generator that will provide secondary electrical feed to the complex
Project Map
1601 B St, San Diego, CA 92101
Project News & Information
Reference Links:
- Project animated flyover video on Vimeo
- Learn more about our Kick Off Event on Nov. 7
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Project Teams
| General Contractor | CBG Building Company |
| Architect | TCA |
| Structural Engineer | DCI |
| Civil Engineer | Kettler Lewick Engineering |
| Mech./ Elect. Engineer | MA Engineers |
| Executive Const. Manager | N/A |
Last updated: September 29, 2026