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Regional Housing and Economic Impact Analysis Update (2018)
London Moeder Advisors has completed this comprehensive analysis which addresses housing issues in the San Diego region and its integrated impact on the overall regional economy in the coming years. This study is an update to our previous study entitled Regional Housing and Economic Impact Analysis (July 2016).
The purpose of this report is to update the statistical information over the past two years, as well as to check the status of housing development and employment growth throughout San Diego County. Thus, it serves as a regional “report card” on how our housing market has performed.
Region’s Housing Crisis Becomes Economic Crisis (2016)
“Regional Housing & Economic Impact Analysis” addressed the disconnect between housing preferences as well as the maldistribution of jobs and housing, particularly in the North County. This study also includes a report by BW Research, which addresses the economic and fiscal implications for the region and local business.
Facts & Implications of Not Meeting Regional Housing Demand
“Facts & Implications of Not Meeting Regional Housing Demand” concluded that there is an insufficiency in the construction of new housing units, which will continue to fester in the form of higher housing costs and limited product types (mostly multifamily).
EconoMeter | 2025
Almost every week the San Diego Union-Tribune Business section asks its panel of business leaders and economists to weigh in on an economic issue of concern to San Diegans. Gary London has been a member of this esteemed panel since 2011.
March 21, 2025 – Consumer sentiment has fallen this month to its lowest level since 2022.
SDUT’s Question: Are consumer sentiment studies a good measure of the economy?
Gary London’s Answer: Yes. In fact, consumer sentiment is often the best economic indicator because…Read the Article Here
March 13, 2025 – Several economic forecasts for 2025 have been scaled down in recent weeks as a new presidential administration has made many changes in two months.
SDUT’s Question: Are the first two months of a Trump presidency enough to downgrade economic forecasts?
Gary London’s Answer: Yes. It is unclear just what the economic problem is that the administration is…Read the Article Here
March 6, 2025 – A proposal to mandate a $25 minimum wage for San Diego’s lower paid tourism industry workers should move forward, a City Council committee agreed recently, despite strong opposition from business leaders and hoteliers.
SDUT’s Question: Should San Diego mandate a $25 minimum wage for tourism workers?
Gary London’s Answer: No. Tourism is unequivocally a critical business sector. Yet, it…Read the Article Here
February 27, 2025 – The Trump administration has launched a review of California’s high-speed rail project, with some officials questioning if it is time to walk away from the project.
SDUT’s Question: Is it time to step away from the California High-Speed Rail project?
Gary London’s Answer: Yes. I can think of multiple reasons: It’s too expensive at a moment when…Read the Article Here
February 20, 2025 – The first iteration of zero-emission vehicle sales mandates in California goes into effect next year. But doubts have been raised about whether the targets can be met.
SDUT’s Question: Should California back off on 2026 zero-emission car mandates?
Gary London’s Answer: No. We are in a ZEV transition period. The mandate speeds…Read the Article Here
February 14, 2025 – President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week to create a sovereign wealth fund, similar to those of nations in the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
SDUT’s Question: Should the U.S. create a sovereign wealth fund?
Gary London’s Answer: No. I was wondering where all that tariff money would go. Maybe a better destination is…Read the Article Here
February 7, 2025 – The San Diego City Council is considering rolling back an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, incentive that has earned it high marks among housing leaders but raised the ire of some single-family homeowners.
SDUT’s Question: Should San Diego rework its ADU bonus program?
Gary London’s Answer: Yes. Allowing multiple tiny units on a single lot is not an ADU. It is a subdivision. It should be…Read the Article Here
January 31, 2025 – Pushed on by President Donald Trump and public pressure by some, several large companies are doing away with DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs.
SDUT’s Question: Is it a good move for companies to follow the federal government’s lead and roll back DEI programs?
Gary London’s Answer: No. I fundamentally believe in merit: if you are good, you will succeed. However, I also believe that…Read the Article Here
January 23, 2025 – The Metropolitan Transit System is considering cutting a service upgrade and other options to head off a structural budget deficit of roughly $100 million next year.
SDUT’s Question: To fix its budget, should MTS delay or cancel plans to improve service?
Gary London’s Answer: Yes. A budget crisis represents a moment of opportunity for change. The system is grossly underutilized. It is…Read the Article Here
January 16, 2025 – Losses from the Los Angeles fires threatened to deepen a crisis that has already left hundreds of thousands of Californians struggling to find and keep affordable homeowners insurance.
SDUT’s Question: Will California insurance reforms be enough to stop insurers from leaving?
Gary London’s Answer: Yes. There is nothing like a disaster to achieve reform. The slow movement to…Read the Article Here
January 9, 2025 – Domestic movie ticket sales ended the year at $8.7 billion, down 3.3% from 2023, which was also considered a down year.
SDUT’s Question: Will the domestic box office ever return to its pre-pandemic level of revenue?
Gary London’s Answer: No. The theater business is permanently compressed. Large, flat screen TV’s have come way down in price, while…Read the Article Here
January 4, 2025 – Most San Diego experts aren’t sold on an economic boom this year from a second Trump administration.
SDUT’s Question: What economic indicator will you monitor most closely in 2025?
Gary London’s Answer: Chaos. This may a good thing or a bad thing, depending upon your political perspective. But one cannot help…Read the Article Here