San Diego Council Says Midway Rising Affordable Housing Must Be New
The Midway Rising project in San Diego has moved forward, but the City Council is insisting that any associated affordable housing must be designated as 'new'.
San Diego, CA, October 17, 2026 —
The Midway Rising project in San Diego has moved forward, with the City Council insisting that any affordable housing associated with the project be designated as “new,” according to the available summary of the development.
The summary does not specify what step marked the project’s progress, when it occurred or what decision-making process was involved. It also does not explain what the city means by “new” in this context, or how that designation would be applied to housing connected to the project.
No details were provided about the number of affordable homes, their planned location, the project’s overall scope or schedule, or the parties responsible for delivering the housing. The information also does not identify any council members, provide a direct statement from the city or describe whether the requirement is part of a formal approval, an ongoing negotiation or another action.
The reported condition establishes the City Council’s stated position on affordable housing associated with Midway Rising, but the available details do not show how the requirement may affect the project’s plans. Further specifics about the meaning and implementation of the “new” designation were not provided.
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