The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees unanimously on May 14, 2026, approved the selection of the design-build team of Hensel Phelps and Carrier Johnson + Culture to lead development of the new Mid-City Campus project for the San Diego College of Continuing Education.
Funded through the voter-approved Measure HH bond program, the new campus is estimated at approximately $100 million, including land acquisition, planning, design, construction and furnishing and equipping the facility.
The board’s initial approval for $7.9M to begin Phase 1 work marks a major milestone in the district’s efforts to expand educational access and workforce training opportunities in San Diego’s Mid-City communities. The new campus at 5322 El Cajon Blvd. will allow for the expansion of impacted and in-demand programs housed at the Mid-City Campus, including nursing, business information technology, emeritus and culinary arts.
“This new campus represents an exciting investment in the future of our students and community,” said Tina M. King, president of the San Diego College of Continuing Education. “For generations, SDCCE has helped students gain the skills, confidence and education needed to transform their lives. This new campus will allow us to expand those opportunities through modern learning environments and career-focused programs designed to meet the evolving needs of our region.”
Thirteen design-build teams submitted proposals for the highly competitive project, reflecting strong industry interest in helping shape one of the district’s newest educational facilities. Through the progressive design-build process, the selected team will work collaboratively with SDCCE leadership, faculty, staff, stakeholders and the surrounding community to help guide programming, design and future development of the campus.
The project is funded through Measure HH, the voter-approved $3.5 billion bond program approved by San Diego voters in November 2024 to modernize district facilities, expand workforce training opportunities, and improve educational infrastructure across SDCCD campuses.
“This project reflects the district’s continued commitment to educational access, workforce development, and community investment,” said Chancellor Gregory A. Smith. “The new CE campus will create opportunities for students seeking career advancement, lifelong learning, and pathways to economic mobility while helping strengthen the workforce pipeline that supports San Diego’s future economy.”
Planning and design activities are expected to begin immediately, with stakeholder engagement and programming efforts helping shape the future campus vision. ♣
