Summary
The city's new five-year capital outlook shows $12.8 billion in infrastructure needs against only $5 billion in funding — a $7.8 billion gap, mostly stormwater. An equity analysis found only 23% of funded projects are in historically underserved neighborhoods.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $7.8 billion shortfall over five years — roughly $1.5 billion a year — that will shape what gets fixed and when.
Communities that get funded projects; stormwater investment would broadly reduce flood risk.
Historically underserved neighborhoods, which receive a disproportionately small share of funded projects.
Mentions & discussions (2)
How Candidates Plan to Solve San Diego’s Bonkers Infrastructure Backlog
Several candidates proposed state and federal grants to fund the city’s $7.8 billion infrastructure gap. Others proposed audits of the city’s budget and contracts. The post How Candidates Plan to Solve San Diego’s Bonkers Infrastructure Backlog ap...
Tuesday Agenda Revised Added S500-S505 - Mar 10, 2026
The city's new five-year capital outlook shows $12.8 billion in infrastructure needs against only $5 billion in funding — a $7.8 billion gap, mostly stormwater. An equity analysis found only 23% of funded projects are in historically underserved neighborhoods.
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