San Diego Planning Commission Approves $3.9 Billion Midway District Redevelopment

The Midway District, long defined by outdated warehouses and strip malls, has been a focal point for revitalization.
San Diego Planning Commission Approves $3.9 Billion Midway District Redevelopment
A conceptual image of the Midway Rising Project in San Diego. Midway Rising Specific Plan
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The San Diego Planning Commission threw its full support behind a $3.9 billion development, endorsing a proposal to reshape a 49-acre parcel in the Midway District with a mix of residences, entertainment venues, and green spaces.

In a 6-0 decision on Sept. 25, the panel forwarded the Midway Rising Project to the City Council. The project will include over 4,000 new apartments—with half designated as affordable housing—while replacing a dated sports arena area with a modern hub. The move caps years of review, including environmental assessments required under California law.
Kimberly Hayek
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Kimberly Hayek is a reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers California news and has worked as an editor and on scene at the U.S.-Mexico border during the 2018 migrant caravan crisis.