The Prebys Foundation and Downtown San Diego Partnership have released a detailed plan for redeveloping the city’s aging Civic Center, including the Civic Theater, City Administration Building and adjacent properties.
The plan, created in collaboration with Philadelphia-based U3 Advisors, recommends creation of a Joint Powers Authority, a decision on relocation of City Hall later this year, and completion of initial projects within five years.
U3 Advisors projected redevelopment would have a $14 billion economic impact, create thousands of construction jobs and add 2,300 housing units downtown.
“This road map lays out a clear path to re-energize the heart of downtown as a place where people live, learn and connect,” said Betsy Brennan, president and CEO of the Downtown Partnership, on Tuesday. “It would bring new housing, cultural vibrancy and daily activity to further strengthen the economic and social fabric of our city.”
The first phase of the plan includes establishing an education and culture hub at what is now Golden Hall, possibly anchored by the San Diego Community College District, along with new residential units. The Civic Theater would be renovated and a new hotel built adjacent to it following relocation of City Hall.
A second phase would redevelop the Civic Center Plaza building, the King Chavez High School site and the Evan Jones Parkade as a mix of housing and other uses.
Relocating City Hall from the aging City Administration Building — which the council is discussing — is considered key to the plan. One option is to lease space in another building.
“Given current market conditions and fiscal considerations, this approach may offer a cost-effective path forward while unlocking the Civic Center site for redevelopment,” the authors of the plan note.
They call for creation in 2027 of a Joint Powers Authority between the city of San Diego, the San Diego Community College District and the Regional Housing Finance Authority that is led by a nonprofit to “manage a quicker implementation and ensure coordinated leadership, accountability and long-term stewardship.”
“This is about more than a development project — it’s about building a Civic Center that reflects the full potential of San Diego,” said Grant Oliphant, CEO of Prebys Foundation.
“The city and City Council called for greater clarity on how to move downtown revitalization forward. This plan offers a clear, actionable path — one that can move ahead with partners who are ready to go and can help make this happen,” Oliphant said.
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