San Diego, Calif. – The Iris at San Ysidro, National CORE’s stunning new family community in San Diego, blends high-quality, affordable homes and the best of community amenities with a revitalized community park, walkability and regional transit access.

National CORE leaders, partners, elected officials and residents gathered Dec. 16 to celebrate the grand opening of The Iris, which sits catty-corner to both a San Diego Light Rail stop and the renovated Howard Lane Park.

“I am proud the City of San Diego helped make The Iris at San Ysidro possible as part of our ongoing commitment to create more affordable homes and strengthen neighborhoods across our city,” San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said. “By providing both affordable housing and supportive services, this development helps us tackle our housing affordability crisis and end homelessness for more San Diegans.”

National CORE partnered with Mayor Gloria, City of San Diego Councilmember Vivian Moreno and the local community to also secure a $5 million grant through the California Department of Housing and Community Development to renovate Howard Lane Park. Updates include restoration of a children’s playground and a new shade structure, security lighting and fitness equipment. The grant also funded a boost in neighborhood walkability with a high-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) system that links the Iris, Howard Lane Park, schools, shops and services.

The Iris is National CORE’s 25^th San Diego community. The developer plans to open four more communities in 2026 and 2027, collectively providing more than 2,250 apartment homes across San Diego County.

“Working with the San Ysidro community has been a dream come true for National CORE, because our partnership is providing thousands of families and individuals with a place to call home, opportunities for growth and a platform to thrive,” National CORE Vice President John Seymour said. “Together, we are building not just housing, but a foundation for stronger, healthier and more vibrant communities. We look forward to continuing this collaboration with the community to uplift and provide supportive housing for our most vulnerable populations – including families, seniors and veterans.”

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