San Diego City Council

Built World

Approved the project

San Diego's Midway District, home to an aging sports arena and acres of parking lots, is set for a $4.2 billion transformation. The City Council voted 8-0 on Nov. 9 to approve a long-term lease with Midway Rising, which plans 4,250 homes, 2,000 of them subsidized, plus a 16,000-seat arena, 130,000 square feet of shops and 14.5 acres of parks.

Updated 14 hours ago

Rule Changes

Two seats changed in 2026 election

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's preferred City Council candidates won on Nov. 3, 2026. Then Martha Abraham, who ousted District 4 incumbent Henry Foster, said she would not accept Gloria's endorsement and called association with him potentially toxic. Nicole Crosby, the District 2 winner, also distanced herself.

Updated 4 days ago