If you’re a longtime San Diegan, you might have memories of shopping at Horton Plaza. For years, the former downtown San Diego mall has been in the process of being redeveloped into the Campus at Horton. This 1 million-sqft, mixed-use space will become a hub for locals to shop, live, and work — with an emphasis on building SD’s booming life sciences industry.
In 2018, Stockdale Capital Partners acquired the retail space, and in 2020 the retail center was closed so construction could begin. If you’re wondering where the project stands today, we’ve got you.
New tenants
It’s anticipated that parts of the development will open later this year, and while we don’t have a definite date, we hear these tenants will fill the new space:
- Dining options will include Shake Shack, sweetgreen, and Malibu-based restaurant SunLife Organics.
- Locals will be able to stock up on groceries at a new Sprouts (we still miss you, Jimbo’s).
- Studio Three and Rumble Boxing will offer fitness options.
No life science tenants have been announced yet, but the project anticipates strong demand for office space due to the investment in the industry.
Home sweet Horton
Housing will be a major component of the project, and Stockdale plans to add a 40-story residential building at the former site of Macy’s that will add 518 housing units. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2025 with completion expected in 2027. The developer will also add a second, 40-story building on G street with an additional 332 units.
What about the park?
Stockdale is also spending $9 million to redesign Park at Horton — formerly Horton Plaza Park — and will add art, dining spaces, and restaurants while also maintaining existing features like grassy areas, restrooms, and the fountain. A timeline has not been announced, but it’s expected to be completed by early 2025.
