OB Community Development Corporation Launches “Better OB Contest,” Calling on Residents to Share Vision for the Neighborhood
Winner to be announced October 23 at the “Get to Know the OBCDC Event” – Idea submissions due by September 30, 2026
The Ocean Beach Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) has launched their Better OB Contest, a new community ideas competition inviting residents, business owners, and neighborhood groups to submit proposals for projects that would make Ocean Beach an even better place to live, work, and visit.
The contest was introduced by Scott Therkalsen, a long-time OB resident who joined the OBCDC Board of Directors in 2024.
As he explained:
“The OBCDC has been making Ocean Beach better for more than 30 years, we’ve done everything from planting the palms lining Sunset Cliffs and funding the entryway plaza, to helping fund the expansion of softball fields at Robb Field. We recently launched a grant program that has helped fund improvements at OBE and along Newport avenue and more but we really wanted to find a way to get individual community members from OB involved.
That’s where the contest idea came from, we want everyone to think about how our community can be improved and participate in that improvement. The contest is open to everyone, no idea too big or too small, and there will be possibilities for individuals to actually help the OBCDC turn their ideas into reality”
The Better OB Contest is open to ideas of all sizes, from anyone wishing to apply, and comes with funding commitments to help bring the winning idea to life.
How to Apply
Those interested in submitting an idea have until September 30 to apply. A short webform application can be found at OBCDC.org. (or follow the link HERE)
Winner Announcement
The winning entry will be announced at a Get to Know the OBCDC event on Friday, October 23, from 4-7pm, held at the Ocean Beach Woman’s Club. The event is open to the public and will give residents a chance to learn more about OBCDC’s current initiatives while celebrating the Better OB Contest winner.
RSVP at OBCDC.org/calendar.
About OBCDC
The Ocean Beach Community Development Corporation is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and enhancing the character of Ocean Beach through affordable housing initiatives and community-driven neighborhood improvement projects. Founded in 1997, it recently established an endowment fund dedicated to the benefit of Ocean Beach.
For more info Media Contact Raima Leight Raima@obcdc.org
