San Diego’s Planning Commission voted unanimously at a public hearing Thursday to approve redevelopment of the 49-acre Pechanga Arena site in the Midway District.

Commissioners green-lighted establishing a Midway Rising Entertainment Center District and land-use entitlements for the project at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. The proposal aims to build over 4,000 homes – nearly half designated as affordable – along with a new modern, larger entertainment center to replace the aging Pechanga Arena, and public parks.

Commissioners opted to attach an amendment to the project requiring proposed transit improvements to be included in the first phase of redevelopment. Meanwhile, real estate negotiations between the city and the Midway Rising Team, including the lease for the city land, are nearing comp

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