On Friday, a judge dismissed a legal objection against Measure C, paving the path for the Midway Rising revitalization initiative in San Diego, according to information from the City.
“It’s been a monumental week for housing in San Diego. On Tuesday, the City Council passed our landmark Housing Action Package 2.0. Yesterday, we broke ground on 100 affordable homes in San Ysidro,” San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said in a released statement.
“And today, thanks to the great work of the City Attorney’s Office, a judge rejected the remaining challenge to Measure C. This clears the way for the Midway Rising Project, which would build thousands of new homes and revitalize the Sports Arena area, creating thousands of jobs and giving our local economy a major boost. This is a massive win for the people of San Diego.”
Measure C eliminated the 30-foot coastal height restriction within the Midway District, which included the project site. The Measure was passed in 2022, according to industry reports at that time, with those in favor stating that the development would provide a greater community benefit. Those against the measure said the building height would block coastal views.
Midway Rising is a large mixed-use development from a team that includes Chelsea Investment Corporation, Legends, Zephyr and architecture firm Safdie Rabines. The Midway Rising project would redevelop the current 48-acre sports arena site with more than 4,000 housing units, a new sports arena, a large park space and entertainment spaces, according to the project’s website.
