The next major hurdle for the Midway Rising project — intended to transform the 49-acre Sports Arena site in the Midway district — will arise Thursday as the San Diego Planning Commission holds a public hearing on the development.

At the end of the commission meeting, the seven-person body will either recommend the San Diego City Council approve or deny the project. If approved, Midway Rising could break ground next year.

"This project is on track to completely revitalize the Midway District by adding an upgraded new sports arena in addition to over 4,000 new homes, nearly half of which will be affordable housing," said City Councilwoman Jennifer Campbell, who represents the Midway District. "In the state of California, we have yet to see an affordable housing development of this magnitu

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