Is the Port of San Diego on the right track with its new master plan?

The Port of San Diego unanimously approved a new master plan recently, after 11 years of work, that will increase the density of the land it controls. The plan makes room for 3,910 additional hotel rooms, 340,000 square feet of new retail shops and restaurants, and 20.6 more acres of parks, plazas and open space at build-out in 2050. The increased density extends into the water with space for 75 new anchorages, 485 additional recreational boat slips and 65 more slips for commercial vessels.

There needs to be more thought about how a newly renovated airport and this plan will co-exist without substantial transportation considerations. It’s a good start. James Hamilton, UC San Diego YES: We should embrace a vision of a more economically vibrant waterfront while protecting critical natural wetlands. The plan will help bring more tourists and tax revenue to the city.

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