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Comic-Con’s Economic Microscope | San Diego News
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- Jul 23, 2026
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- 75
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Summary
Comic-Con’s massive crowd—over 135,000—is set to pump $160 million into San Diego’s economy, with the Gaslamp Quarter taking the biggest hit. UC San Diego researchers have developed a groundbreaking hour-by-hour, neighborhood-level economic model to predict exactly where and when the money flows, turning broad estimates into hyper-detailed insights. This granular approach could revolutionize how cities plan for large events. Meanwhile, the Convention Center is eyeing expansion to host more back-to-back events, unlocking even greater economic potential. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8577ce25ad06fdad