Midway Rising Faces Legal Setback | San Diego News

San Diego’s City Council just officially killed Measure C, the 2022 ballot initiative that aimed to bypass the city’s 30-foot coastal height limit for Midway — a move already struck down by courts but now formally abandoned to avoid contempt charges and crippling fines. This isn’t the first time: a similar 2020 measure also failed after courts found the city didn’t properly assess environmental impacts. Councilmember Jennifer Campbell, whose district includes Midway, criticized the rulings but acknowledged the city had no legal choice after the California Supreme Court declined to review the case — ignoring it could cost millions. The legal turmoil has stalled the ambitious Midway Rising redevelopment, which promises a new arena, parks, and over 4,000 apartments — including affordable units. To save the project, State Senator Akilah Weber Pierson is pushing two bills: one to shield Midway Rising from future lawsuits, and another to clarify how CEQA applies to height changes, potentially making it easier to approve taller buildings without triggering full environmental reviews. 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/3db9169a8130f7b3