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San Diego’s apartment vacancy rates hit a 20-year high, forcing landlords to sweeten deals with perks like two months free rent—effectively slashing annualized costs by 16%. While this surge in supply is easing pressure on rents across neighborhoods from Downtown to Mission Valley, it’s sparking debate: should the city celebrate this success and slow down on relentless construction? Critics warn that the current focus on quantity over quality has led to unintended consequences, like slashed parking requirements that could hurt accessibility for people with disabilities. The conversation is shifting toward smarter, more balanced planning—prioritizing transit-oriented development, infrastructure readiness, and community input to preserve San Diego’s quality of life without sacrificing affordability or design.

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