W Morse E 63rd W Division Lake
W Randolph N Glenwood N N Cicero S Cottage Grove N Canal
W Jackson
E 49th S Damen
W Ogden S Prairie W 35th S Christiana W 21st S Shields S California
This proposal calls By reimagining the An iconic high-rise Designated public for the transformation transit-focused aspects residential tower could spaces are activated of Guaranteed Rate of the baseball stadium, accentuate a new with the goal of creating Field (home of the the facilities become identity both within the a strong local asset Chicago White Sox) more flexible and adapt- neighborhood and that works beyond the and its extensive park- able, meeting the at a distance. sports season. ing lots into a vibrant current demand Rather than an iso- sports-oriented urban but prepared to accom- lated island, the outer destination with a modate a future of perimeter becomes broader and more inte- enhanced public tran- a pedestrian friendly grated community sit, driverless vehicles promenade with stron- focus. and ride-sharing. ger links to adjoining Existing parking lots streets, sidewalks and can be converted to public spaces, pul highly textured, multi- ling visitors deeper use city blocks of into the surrounding flexible modular units, community. such as tailgate spaces, pop-up events or food trucks. Petco Park, the 42,000- A full, 60-block mori- A decade on since the Photo © Howard Lipin/ seat stadium that is bund industrial area ballpark opened, The San Diego Union- home to the San Diego was slated for regen the area now features Tribune. Padres major league eration by the City hotels, offices, retail baseball club, anchors a of San Diego. In joining and residential compo- larger redevelopment forces with the Padres nents, making for of the East Village dis organization, the a popular year-round trict of San Diego. city was able to position destination for resi- Petco as a tool to lev dents, employees and erage additional private tourists alike. investments.