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NewsVoice of San DiegoAugust 20, 2026San Diego

Del Mar Fairgrounds Board cancels affordable housing project on fairgrounds property

The board overseeing the Del Mar Fairgrounds has officially terminated a development agreement to construct affordable housing on a portion of the fairgrounds site. This decision ends a long-standing proposal to utilize state-owned land for residential development.

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Why It Matters

The cancellation removes a planned source of affordable housing units from the Del Mar area, impacting regional housing development goals.

Key Facts

  • The Del Mar Fairgrounds Board voted to terminate the affordable housing development agreement.
  • The project was previously described as an 'ailing deal' prior to its cancellation.
  • The housing was intended to be built on a portion of the existing fairgrounds property.

Who's Mentioned

locationDel Mar“The city where the fairgrounds property is located.”organizationDel Mar Fairgrounds Board“The governing body that manages the fairgrounds property and made the decision t”organizationVoice of San Diego“The news outlet that reported the cancellation.”