“I’m looking forward to a redevelopment process that is public and transparent, complies with the state Surplus Land Act and ends in a project that all San Diegans can be proud of,” he said. “At the same time, it offers a chance to create a significant number of new homes for San Diegans, allowing us to take a big bite out of our housing crisis.” “San Diego has a rare opportunity to remake a part of the city that is desperate for revitalization,” Mayor Todd Gloria said. Preference will be given to developers with the highest number of proposed affordable units and the highest levels of affordability. Interested developers must include in their proposals at least 25% of proposed housing units as affordable. San Diego Monday issued a notice of availability for the 48.5-acre site in the Midway-Pacific Highway Community that includes the Sports Arena area, signifying to developers that the city intends to lease the location for redevelopment.
Pechanga Arena, formerly Valley View Casino Center and the San Diego Sports Arena, is situated in the heart of the Midway District.
