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Aerial promenade · Visualisation: 3XN
The Green Line bridges the site to the river and acts as the development’s green lung. Three anchor buildings punctuate it: at the river, on Sports Arena Boulevard and at the gateway.
The plan knits into the existing city. Parking sits at the two edges, half a level below ground, so everything above is active and made for people.
Role
Lead designer
Studio
3XN Architects, New York
Programme
Sports arena, retail, commercial, residential
Location
San Diego, California, USA
Status
In progress
Year
2021
Awards
1st prize, competition
Overview · Visualisation: 3XN
01
The Green Line
A public green spine connects the San Diego River Trail to the development and gives the varied blocks one identity, with room for community life along its length.
02
Three anchors
The arena gives the neighbourhood its identity; a school, library and community centre form a cultural hub; and a large grocer marks the gateway for daily life.
Sports Arena Boulevard · Visualisation: 3XN
03
Streets for people
Surface parking is removed entirely. Streets become safe and barrier-free, with a subtle hardscape that links the courtyards while keeping clear access.
Section
04
Courtyards
Courtyard parks and gardens of varied scale, linked by a semi-public loop and kept flexible so future residents can help shape them.
The arena by day · Visualisation: 3XN
The arena at night · Visualisation: 3XN
Design: 3XN · Visualisations: 3XN
