 A $12 million remodel in 2007 added grassy areas, trellises with flowering vines, palm trees and fountains, according to UTC in a park-like or "European village" atmosphere, with carts, flowers, fruits and an al fresco food pavilion.”

In 2008, a one-billion-dollar revitalization plan for UTC was approved by the San Diego City Council.However, due to the Late-2000s recession, the revitalization project was put on hold for several years and later reduced to $500 million, but later again revised up to $600 million.In 2011, the first, $180 million phase of the revitalization commenced