In just two short years, there will be a Target opening in downtown San Diego. The big-box brand will utilize the high-rise ground level and the basement for one of their smaller formatted stores. The national retailer signed a lease for 36,000 square feet at the newly renamed Radian project. While there is no official date for when Target is expected to open, the project is expected to be completed in its entirety by the summer of 2023, according to the project developer.
Along with the major retail space, Radian will also be adding new housing. Located at 659 Ninth Ave. along the south side of G Street between Ninth and Tenth Ave. in East village, the project is centrally located and highly accessible to San Diego’s downtown area. Those with condos in downtown San Diego will soon have a new option for shopping for groceries and other household items.
Above the future Target will include 16 stories worth of apartment buildings, approximately 241 units and five levels of parking. There will be rooftop amenities for residents including a pool deck and a beautiful view of Petco Park. The developer is also hoping to include an indoor and outdoor fitness center and a dog run and self-service dog wash on the seventh floor for those who love their puppies like family.
The project, totaling over $145 million, received unanimous support from the San Diego Historical Resources Board back in July and received approval from the planning commission two months later. From there, the developer finalized his agreement with the Lee family, who owns the land, and formalized a longstanding relationship with Target.
While nothing has been made official, the format of the new Target in downtown San Diego is expected to be similar to the stores found in South Park, North Park, Ocean Beach, and Spring Valley. The smaller format allows the major retailer to set up shop in smaller, urban areas where their larger box stores simply won’t fit. Residents will be able to purchase food and alcohol once the new location is completed.