Welcome to the Future of Community

A model ecosystem fostering community ownership, shared prosperity, and democratic governance over housing and community resources.
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What is The Global Village?

Globally, refugee and immigrant communities arrive with extraordinary assets—entrepreneurial spirit, a vibrant cultural tapestry, social networks, and a dream for the promise of America. Yet the systems they encounter subject them to a constant assault of anti-Blackness, xenophobia, and religious discrimination while confining them to low-wage work, and the eventual displacement from the historic neighborhoods they've helped build and revitalize.

But this isn't just a global challenge. It's America's challenge. And as a border community, San Diego can show how communities nationwide can create the welcoming infrastructure necessary to ensure the promise of America is open to every human being, regardless of how they worship or where they come from.

We are building towards a future that roots belonging and transforms resilience into our shared prosperity.

Built on 2.2 acres of community-owned land, The Global Village will provide
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150 Units of larger, affordable family housing

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Transitional housing for migrants and asylum seekers

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Global Village market supporting refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs

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Nonprofit hub co-locating power building organizations and family services for wellbeing

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Convening spaces for building community

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Building resilience: Serve as regional hub for LEP families during emergencies

Get Involved

We’ve already identified 60% of the funds through affordable housing and government sources.

We’re building this innovative project using non-extractive capital sources, and we need you to be part of this transformative game-changing future.

We need an additional $54 million to bring this dream to life.

By supporting The Global Village, you are funding a new model of grassroots power and a new meaning of neighborly care. To make a pledge, email rachel@panasd.org.

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Land Purchase

Completed purchase of 8 parcels totaling 2.2 Acres without debt

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Pre-Development Visioning and Master Planning

Completed master planning the site and engage City on park adjacency

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Pre-Development: Entitlement and Funding Applications

City of San Diego agreements for zoning and design review and Securing 2026 funding applications

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Community Civic Spaces

Community Civic Space, Global Village Market and Nonprofit Hub

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Childcare Center

A place for our children to play, learn, grow and thrive

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Global Market

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Village Garden

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Our Process

Phase 1

Vision

2023-2024
An in-depth community visioning process engaging over 2,000 community members and leaders to shape the goals, priorities, and design of the Global Village

Phase 2

Design

2025
Designing and engineering the optimal site to accommodate our diverse community needs

Phase 3

Development

Projected 2026-2029
Breaking ground to construct The Global Village housing, cultural and civic spaces

What's New

Celebrate and Preview the Final Site Plan!

Building a Transformative Home for Culture, Belonging and Refuge

First Community Visioning Hosted in City Heights

Who We Are

The Global Village is a collective project led by PANA and the support of the following organizations.

Meet Our Team