SAN DIEGO — California Assemblyman Matt Haney toured downtown San Diego on Wednesday, seeking solutions to revitalize urban centers across the state that continue to grapple with challenges in the wake of the pandemic. Haney, who chairs the Select Committee on Economic Recovery, is conducting a listening tour of eight downtowns throughout California. The San Francisco-based legislator aims to gather insights and ideas to help reinvigorate these vital urban areas.
“How can the state help? What do we need to be doing better and more of to support your work in ensuring the downtown here can thrive? Where do the investments need to be made? What kind of policy changes can we make to make it easier?” Haney asked during his visit.
The tour included stops at key downtown locations, including the newly renovated Jacob’s Music Center, where Haney learned about efforts to ensure patron safety at San Diego Symphony events…