In this episode of The Think Small Podacst, Betsy Brennan, President and CEO of the Downtown San Diego Partnership, joins the podcast to share how she has transformed one of the nation’s most influential downtown organizations into a powerful engine for economic development, urban revitalization, and community impact. Over the past eight years, Brennan has overseen a growing operation that now manages a $25 million annual budget, leads initiatives across 275 city blocks, and helps shape the future of Downtown San Diego through strategic partnerships, data-driven decision-making, and innovative public-private collaboration.

In this conversation, Brennan discusses tackling complex challenges such as homelessness, creating sustainable solutions through programs like safe sleeping sites, and balancing economic prosperity with cultural vitality. ...