Midway Rising Seeks CEQA Shortcut | San Diego News

San Diego lawmakers are racing to fast-track the massive Midway Rising project by letting the city’s own environmental study satisfy state CEQA requirements — a bold move designed to bypass delays and lawsuits. The $1 billion-plus development, featuring a 16,000-seat arena and 4,250 homes, has faced years of local hurdles, prompting Assemblymember Chris Ward to push for state intervention. This tactic echoes a 2013 precedent in Sacramento, where similar shortcuts helped expedite arena construction. The goal? To “CEQA-proof” the project and cut through red tape — getting it built without getting bogged down in legal battles. 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/2dcc94174a191147