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San Marcos Unveils 200-Acre Downtown Housing Development Plan

4/7/2026

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San Marcos plans a 200-acre North City downtown near California State University San Marcos to meet state housing targets.
Three of four housing categories are on track.
Fifteen percent of new homes will be affordable.
Mayor Rebecca Jones says planning and collaboration with developers will meet community needs.
Erik Bruvold, CEO of the San Diego North Economic Development Council, backs restoring redevelopment agencies to boost housing infrastructure.

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San Marcos plans a 200-acre North City downtown near California State University San Marcos to meet state housing targets.
Three of four housing categories are on track.
Fifteen percent of new homes will be affordable.
Mayor Rebecca Jones says planning and collaboration with developers will meet community needs.
Erik Bruvold, CEO of the San Diego North Economic Development Council, backs restoring redevelopment agencies to boost housing infrastructure.