Midway Rising
San Diego
Description
The council is negotiating a long-term ground lease with Midway Rising LLC to redevelop the Sports Arena site. Speakers urged the city to demand fair ground rent, protect affordable housing commitments, and account for flooding and sea level rise.
Impact summary
One of the city's biggest redevelopment projects would add thousands of homes and parks on public land in the Midway District.
Applicant
- Name
- Midway Rising LLC
- Address
- 3220, 3240, 3250 and 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego, CA
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 21
- Total mentions
- 2
Recorded in the meeting
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
10 AM City Council Meeting - Sep 23, 2026
The council is negotiating a long-term ground lease with Midway Rising LLC to redevelop the Sports Arena site. Speakers urged the city to demand fair ground rent, protect affordable housing commitments, and account for flooding and sea level rise.
2026 State of the City Address - Jan 16, 2026
The Mayor said the 48-acre Sports Arena redevelopment will move forward despite legal challenges, with 4,200 homes, 14 acres of parks, and a new arena. He'll bring it for public hearings and a council vote this spring.
Related issues (1)
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