$3.9B Midway Rising project could yield $178M in new local spending each year

$3.9B Midway Rising project could yield $178M in new local spending each year

The Midway Rising project anticipated to replace San Diego’s sports arena site could uplift the region’s local economy with a yearly boost equivalent to that of Comic-Con, according to a newly released economic impact report. Wednesday, the team behind the project released the analysis, which was prepared by the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation and paid for by the developer. In total, the project is expected to produce $178 mi…

Developer-Paid Study on Eve of City’s Final Approval: ‘Midway Rising Could Rival Comic-Con in Boost to Local Economy’

Developer-commissioned economic impact report highlights possible ripple effect of constructing a new arena and 4,250 apartments on San Diego's sports arena site in the Midway District. City Expects to Pocket Only 1 Million + in Profit Annually By Jennifer Van Grove / The San Diego Union-Tribune / August 13, 2025  The Midway Rising project anticipated to replace San Diego’s sports arena site could uplift the region’s local economy with a yearly …