Now, a decade after the conservancy was founded to fulfill that leadership role, board co-chair Connie Matsui told Voice of San Diego that Forever Balboa Park has begun talks with the city about a more formal partnership.
After the District introduced its 5-cent plastic-bag fee in 2010, conservancy volunteers noticed a “dramatic drop” in the number of bags that were pulled from Rock Creek, Braha said.
The conservancy and the Crystal House project aim to create spaces for families and individuals who may make too much money to qualify for government housing assistance but do not earn enough to afford high-demand real estate markets.
Gloria said he was inclined to follow the model etched out by civic leaders years ago that had a conservancy taking on more park responsibilities and philanthropic work as it gained support and a reputation for getting things done.