Since its founding days in 1964, UCSD has made monumental strides and is now the largest civilian employer in San Diego County and one of the top 20 universities in the world.
The project includes housing for 2,400 undergraduates, administrative and teaching space and more, with four buildings standing six to 18 stories tall.
Seeing ongoing La Jolla projects to completion and adding new lifeguard positions at La Jolla Shores are key local components of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed city budget for the next fiscal year.