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A $1.5 billion, 70-acre development imagines a comprehensive entertainment-oriented destination at San Diego's waterfront. Led by Protea Waterfront Development, Seaport San Diego would replace a mix of surface parking lots, tired tourist attractions and a fish processing plant with a range of uses, including a 500-foot-tall observation tower called The Spire.
Over 75 percent of the development will be dedicated to park space, which will share connections to charter schools, marine research facilities, health and fitness centres and a broad range of retail storefronts. The project will also host a number of lodgings, including affordable Yotel and Freehand offerings.
ThrillCorp's observation tower puts users in climate-controlled gondolas that wrap around the structure for panoramic views. Elsewhere, the plans call for a butterfly conservatory and OdySea San Diego, a 150,000-square-foot aquatic destination that includes a Bjarke Ingels-designed aquarium.
The project employs safeguards for an anticipated sea level rise of up to 3.4 feet by 2100. Parking will be located roughly 30 feet underground, below the water table, with features like the entrances and electrical system cognizant of climate change impacts.
The development team plans to break ground in 2021 and finish by 2025. Additional images and information can be found in the Database file linked below. Want to get involved in the discussion or share your photos? Check out the associated Forum thread or leave a comment in the field provided at the bottom of this page.
