SAN DIEGO—KCM Group, a leading San Diego construction management firm, recently completed work on the Urban Discovery Academy. The independent charter school promotes project-based learning, community service, Spanish-language instruction, technology and the arts. Housed in temporary venues since its opening in 2008, the new $10.5 million campus provides a permanent home for this K-8 school.

Urban Discovery Academy is located in the I.D.E.A. District of San Diego's East Village neighborhood. I.D.E.A. stands for innovation, design, education and the arts. The district was formed to promote projects that support the ability to live, work, shop and get educated in the walkable environment. The grand opening ceremony held earlier this month was attended by mayor Kevin Faulconer, city councilmember Todd Gloria, and police chief Shelly Zimmerman.

“San Diego's newest K-8 charter school, the Urban Discovery Academy, is a great asset to the I.D.E.A. District,” said Faulconer. “This new school will help more than 400 students learn the skills they need to compete in our innovation economy. It was great getting to meet some of the students and ring the school bell for its grand opening.”