SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — On Tuesday, the San Diego City Council voted 8-1 on the sale of the Tailgate lot and approved a plan that would create space outside of Petco Park in the East Village.
The $35 million development plan would create space for 1.3-acre community park, a 1,200-space parking lot, and 1,800 apartment units spread across three buildings with underground parking spaces.
The proposal was pitched by the real estate investment arms of the padres.
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However, there is some opposition. Affordable housing advocates believe the space could be better used to help those living on the streets of downtown San Diego. Only 15% of the apartment units would be for low- to middle-income families.
"If we're talking about public land that is supposed to serve a public need, I think we better be doing the former," said Catherine Rodman.
In a statement, the San Diego Padres wrote in part:
This project offers desperately-needed new housing, a dynamic public park and a vibrant mix of shops and restaurants that will enrich the game day experience during Padres games and other events hosted at Petco Park.
