Did you know Jamacha Lomita is about to get a major glow up? Those overhead wires are going underground! C+S has begun field work with the City of San Diego to kick off this undergrounding project, bringing safer and cleaner streets to the neighborhood. #CityofSanDiego

This past weekend, C+S connected with residents at Vista Movies in the Park to share information about NCTD+, an app-based ride service that helps you get from your home to buses, trains, and local destinations. Learn more and download the app at GoNCTD.com/NCTDplus

Cook + Schmid attended the MANA de San Diego mixer to connect with local leaders, advocates, and professionals committed to community impact. We shared our work in outreach and had thoughtful conversations about building trust through culturally informed communication.

This week, our outreach team was at the Vista Transit Center, engaging with riders about the new NCTD+ micro-transit app! We spoke with community members about how the app makes local travel easier, accessible, and flexible. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat with us!

It's not too late to give your input on the 2025 SANDAG Regional Plan! To make a comment, visit sandag.org/regionalplan by July 18th, 2025.

This week, students at Barrio Logan College Institute got to hear career advice from professionals, including our CEO Jon Schmid! BLCI does amazing work helping to prepare students for success at top colleges. To learn more, you can visit their website at blci.org

A huge thank you to Ross Porter, past president of the Balboa Park Committee of 100, for guiding C+S through an incredible tour of the park. We gained a deeper appreciation for the history, preservation efforts, and vision that make Balboa Park a true San Diego treasure!

Currently, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) does not require soil testing for rebuilding efforts following the LA fires. Read Luke Montague of SCS Engineers article on this topic the benefits of soil testing in California County News. californiacountynews.org/new…

The SD City Council just gave the green light to a cost-recovery trash fee, authorized by voters through Measure B in 2022, paving the way for a more equitable and sustainable waste collection system. Cook + Schmid is proud to have supported the City’s public outreach efforts!

Last month, our outreach team was on-site at the Vista Duck Race to share the news about the North County Transit District service launch, NCTD+ in Vista. It is available 7 days a week, 6 AM to 9 PM! Youth ages 18 and under ride free! Use code FREERIDE for your first ride free!