Balboa Park Faces Transfer to Private Management

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Published December 7, 2006 at 10:34 AM PST

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To many locals, Balboa Park is the 'crown jewel' of San Diego. How will a private conservancy affect the Park? Host Tom Fudge takes up the issue with District 3 Councilwoman Toni Atkins, and David L

Tom Fudge : Balboa Park may be the most important civic asset San Diego has. And some people are wondering whether the city will be able to maintain it as a world-class park. That’s why some folks in city hall are floating the idea of creating a non-profit conservancy to manage and take care of the park. But what is a conservancy anyway? And can the city trust it with a park that’s considered its crown jewel?

Guests

David Lang , executive director of the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership.
Toni Atkins , San Diego City councilwoman representing the 3rd District.