Midway Rising Faces Legal and Community Fire | San Diego News

San Diego’s Midway Rising project is heating up with two new bills poised to clear major hurdles—bypassing a 30-foot height cap and shielding developers from environmental lawsuits. Backed by billionaire Stan Kroenke and the mayor, the move aims to revive a stalled development after years of legal delays. But critics are raising alarms: it could set a dangerous precedent for wealthy developers, ignore community concerns, and overlook serious flood risks flagged by FEMA. A recent town hall saw union members flood the room, sparking accusations of intimidation. Community advocates insist elected officials are sidelining vital input. Governor Newsom has until September 30 to decide, but even if signed, the City Council must still approve. The first committee hearing? This October. The battle’s just beginning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf32817e7b826b02