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A Midway For All

Affordable Housing, Jobs & Community

To Help The Midway District Rise & Thrive

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A Midway for All

Long underserved and overlooked, San Diego’s Midway District and Sports Arena area are ready to rise.

Meet Midway Rising - an inclusive, healthy and economically vibrant community for San Diego.

2,000+ Affordable Homes

2,000+ Affordable Homes

New 16,000 Seat Arena

New 16,000 Seat Arena

20 Acres Of Public Parks

20 Acres Of Public Parks

Entertainment, Shops, Dining

Entertainment, Shops, Dining

Union Built and Operated

Union Built and Operated

Job Training Academy

Job Training Academy

Transit-Oriented

Transit-Oriented

Community Benefits Framework

Community Benefits Framework

Our Guiding Principles

1

Affordable Housing First

Tackle the housing crisis with affordable homes for San Diegans of all backgrounds.

2

A Special Place

Create a unique, welcoming community for Midway that reflects San Diego’s spirit & history.

3

Leave No Community Behind

Champion a bold vision for community benefits to lift up Midway and San Diego’s underserved.

4

New, Modern Arena

Deliver a new Arena with the finest guest experience for America’s Finest City.

5

Embrace Transit

Build a transit-oriented Arena resituated at the heart of a transit-oriented community.

6

Clean, Green & Healthy

Advance health and sustainability with parks, open space, and climate-resilient development.

Midway Rising By the Numbers

2,000

Affordable Housing Units

Our plan would deliver 4,250 new homes for San Diegans of all backgrounds, with over 2,000 affordable units tailored specifically for low- and middle-income families and at-risk San Diegans—seniors, vets, youth.

8,500

New Jobs Of All Kinds

From construction to hospitality and entertainment, Midway Rising will make a massive positive impact for working San Diegans with new jobs, apprenticeship opportunities and local hiring.

$27.5M

A Year For City Services

Revitalizing the Midway District will generate vital revenue for San Diego, helping fund essential services and road repairs in all our neighborhoods – without raising taxes

$7B

In Economic Benefits

A reenergized Midway District would boost San Diego’s economy big time, with new income for San Diegans and direct spending in the area – over $7 billion in new, positive economic impacts.

Our Team

Midway Rising’s team is like no other – local to San Diego, driven by values and vision, and committed to the community we call home.

Chelsea

Legends

Safdie Rabines Architects

Zephyr

Midway Rising – A Closer Look

Affordable Housing First

We all know too many San Diegans struggle with the high cost of housing. It’s why our plan calls for 2,000 affordable units for lower- and middle-income San Diegans alongside homes for San Diegans of all backgrounds. Together with San Diego’s affordable-housing leader, Chelsea Investment Corporation and community partners like Serving Seniors, we’re putting community housing front and center to lift up the Midway District.

Affordable Housing First

We all know too many San Diegans struggle with the high cost of housing. It’s why our plan calls for 2,000 affordable units for lower- and middle-income San Diegans alongside homes for San Diegans of all backgrounds. Together with San Diego’s affordable-housing leader, Chelsea Investment Corporation and community partners like Serving Seniors, we’re putting community housing front and center to lift up the Midway District.

New, Transit-Oriented Arena

We’re putting forward a unique plan for a new, modern Arena that will be the heart of a vibrant, transit-oriented community hub. The proposal would resituate the arena in a better, more accessible location to provide ample, necessary room for affordable housing and better connect to public transit. Legends, which recently completed the acclaimed SoFi Stadium for the Los Angeles Rams, will oversee the design, financing and construction of the new arena.

New, Transit-Oriented Arena

We’re putting forward a unique plan for a new, modern Arena that will be the heart of a vibrant, transit-oriented community hub. The proposal would resituate the arena in a better, more accessible location to provide ample, necessary room for affordable housing and better connect to public transit. Legends, which recently completed the acclaimed SoFi Stadium for the Los Angeles Rams, will oversee the design, financing and construction of the new arena.

Over 20 Acres Of New Parks & Community Space

Clean, green and healthy. Those are core San Diego values and they’re values we’re bringing to the Midway District, which is sorely in need of more open space. Over 20 acres of new public parks. A 2.9 acre central paseo greenway. Distinctive elevated rooftop parks with gardens, concessions and spectacular ocean views. Midway Rising is committed to building a beautiful, sustainable, pedestrian-friendly community for all of San Diego to enjoy.

Over 20 Acres Of New Parks & Community Space

Clean, green and healthy. Those are core San Diego values and they’re values we’re bringing to the Midway District, which is sorely in need of more open space. Over 20 acres of new public parks. A 2.9 acre central paseo greenway. Distinctive elevated rooftop parks with gardens, concessions and spectacular ocean views. Midway Rising is committed to building a beautiful, sustainable, pedestrian-friendly community for all of San Diego to enjoy.

The Zocalo Public Sqaure

Our plan calls for a central community gathering space inspired by Mexican Zocalos, or urban public squares, that embraces San Diego’s cross-border identity, enlivens the project’s Arena and entertainment hub. It will be an exciting, welcoming citywide attraction for entertainment, arts and culture that celebrates San Diego’s diversity and talent.

The Zocalo Public Sqaure

Our plan calls for a central community gathering space inspired by Mexican Zocalos, or urban public squares, that embraces San Diego’s cross-border identity, enlivens the project’s Arena and entertainment hub. It will be an exciting, welcoming citywide attraction for entertainment, arts and culture that celebrates San Diego’s diversity and talent.

Community Benefits Framework

We’re the only plan with a comprehensive community benefits roadmap to ensure local San Diegans benefit directly from the Sports Arena area’s revitalization. Our community commitments include local hiring, living wages, a first-of-its-kind Career & Skills Center and on-site childcare and healthcare services. Midway Rising is about lifting up our entire community.

Community Benefits Framework

We’re the only plan with a comprehensive community benefits roadmap to ensure local San Diegans benefit directly from the Sports Arena area’s revitalization. Our community commitments include local hiring, living wages, a first-of-its-kind Career & Skills Center and on-site childcare and healthcare services. Midway Rising is about lifting up our entire community.

A Midway For All

Affordable Housing, Jobs & Community

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Midway Rising is submitting our initial plans for the Midway District/Sports Arena site to the City of San Diego for its consideration and feedback. We look forward to working closely and collaboratively with the city and community in the months ahead to craft a final plan that unlocks the full potential of the Midway District and benefits all of San Diego.


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