The city of San Diego Tuesday welcomed letters of interest from developers to transform the old Central Library downtown into housing.

The Notice of Availability issued Tuesday follows a July decision by the San Diego City Council to declare the property surplus land, which requires the city to negotiate with developers willing to make 25% or more of the housing affordable to lower-income households.

“The Old Central Library site is prime real estate in Downtown San Diego, but it’s in need of some TLC,” Mayor Todd Gloria said. “By inviting proposals for its future, we are taking the first step toward transforming this long-vacant building into something that better servers our residents and contributes to a more vibrant downtown. I look forward to seeing creative ideas that honor its leg

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