Downtown San Diego Redevelopment Projects
Redevelopment Projects Downtown San Diego promises to be one of the most beautiful and prominent waterfront urban communities in the country. Much development took place since early 2000 and many more development projects are scheduled to be completed by 2028.
Downtown San Diego Redevelopment Projects Information This page features information on all Downtown San Diego Redevelopment Projects including public and/or private projects involving real estate, parks, open spaces, public access, hotels, office space, retail and restaurants.
San Diego Is TransformingHere Are 8 Projects Leading the Way
San Diego continues to see significant growth, with new developments reshaping the downtown waterfront, East Village, and surrounding neighborhoods. From large-scale mixed-use projects to new residential towers and public spaces, these projects reflect the city's ongoing evolution as a place to live, work, and visit.
About the Urban Innovation Division The Urban Innovation Division of the Development Services Department provides the planning and development functions to implement the vision of the Downtown Community Plan. With key partnerships and unique programs, our team provides a streamlined review process and focused approach for Downtown projects .
New Civic Center plan envisions multi
The plan projected redevelopment would have a $14 billion economic impact, create thousands of construction jobs and add 2,300 housing units downtown .
The Civic Center redevelopment opportunity is a once-in-a-generation chance to rethink the core of Downtown . It must be considered differently from traditional urban redevelopment projects and instead stewarded by a cohort of civic-minded stakeholders to ensure the right mix of uses (including civic, cultural, and educational tenants), world ...
Downtown Development Activity Map
Additional project details can be found on the Downtown Development Activity Log. Information above is based on permit applications submitted on or before 6/1/2026 and is subject to change.
San Diego's Civic Center makeover is sparking big ideas to revitalize downtown , as design experts reimagine the city's vibrant future.
New Developments Have Major Impact on Revitalizing Downtown San Diego
New Developments Have Major Impact on Revitalizing Downtown San Diego The downtown San Diego skyline, historically defined by its proximity to the sparkling Pacific and the legendary silhouette of the USS Midway, is currently undergoing its most significant architectural and economic transformation in decades.
The future growth of San Diego looks very bright. Commercial and residential development is envisioned to accommodate up to 90,000 residents and 165,000 jobs by the year 2030 and downtown is expected to absorb the majority of the region's future population growth. There are many new developments on the books for downtown San Diego .