San Diego, CA — The Manchester Pacific Gateway project has received final approval from The National Environment Policy Act (NEPA) for the planned $1.3 billion redevelopment of the 12.07-acre Navy Broadway Complex, in the works for nearly 10 years. Construction of the landmark is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2016 with completion expected by 2020.

“I’m humbled and elated to accept this monumental responsibility for helping shape our waterfront district in the city that I love and call home,” said Papa Doug Manchester. “We have brought together the best architectural and development team in the world to ensure that every detail speaks to precision, elegance and style that will last for generations to come. I view this as an opportunity to recruit the best talent, businesses, retail, and hospitality to San Diego and to positively impact our economic growth and create new jobs. Manchester Pacific Gateway is a project for everyone, for our local communities and for people from around the world to see.”

San Diego, CA (January 27, 2016) – Papa Doug and Geniya Manchester have taken the lead as Premiere Title Sponsors for USO San Diego’s 75th Anniversary Stars and Stripes Gala: It Takes a City to Support our Military.  The event will take place at the Hotel del Coronado on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Mayor Kevin Faulconer has been named as an honoree for the event.

Papa Doug and Geniya Manchester Named Premiere Title Sponsors for USO San Diego’s 75th Anniversary Stars and Stripes Gala

“I’m proud of the work USO San Diego does to provide services to more than 200,000 military men and women 365 days a year,” said Mayor Faulconer.  “On behalf of all San Diegans, I would like to express a heartfelt appreciation to our military and their families in San Diego, and for all of those who serve and protect our country.”

The Gala will celebrate the strong, enduring relationship between San Diego and our Armed Forces, and will feature the stories of San Diego service members as they share their experiences and inspire us with their bravery. The Gala will also include a return performance by the Wounded Warriors group “MusiCorps,” a finalist for CNN’s 2014 Heroes award, and a keynote speech by former Navy SEAL and motivational speaker, Clint Bruce.

Co-chairs for the event include Hélène and George Gould, Jim Bartell, Katherine Faulconer, Jeanne Jones and Don Breitenberg, Reena and Sam Horowitz and Stephanie Brown.

“We’re deeply honored that Papa Doug and Geniya have stepped forward as Premiere Title Sponsors for our 75^th An niversary Stars and Stripes Gala,” said Lynn Congemi, USO San Diego Board Chair.  “Their gift of $75,000 continues Papa Doug’s lifelong dedication to our armed forces and is an inspiring start to our goal of raising $750,000 for our military and their families.”

Founded in 1941, the USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. The organization operates USO centers on military installations across the United States and throughout the world, including in combat zones, and even unstaffed USO service sites in places too dangerous for anyone but combat troops to occupy. In San Diego, the USO Neil Ash Airport Center and Downtown center offer services for traveling members and their families. The organization’s many specialized programs provide a continuum of support to men and women throughout their journey, from the first time they put on their uniform, until they leave military service.

“USO San Diego uplifts active-duty, reserve, guard and military families; from transitioning, to deployed troops, to the wounded, injured and fallen,” said Arne Nelson, CEO of USO San Diego.  “We  can only accomplish this with a dedicated and compassionate community of staff, volunteers and magnanimous supporters like Papa Doug and Geniya, all of whom work together to honor, respect and elevate the spirit of all military and their families.”

Papa Doug Manchester added, “we are blessed to live in the greatest country in the world, and it is our duty and responsibility to honor and serve those men and women who sacrifice their lives on our behalf. I am honored and humbled to support USO San Diego’s 2016 Stars and Stripes Gala and I encourage other generous and compassionate donors to join and support our cherished military who are so near and dear to our hearts.”

For sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, please contact Sharon Smith at 619-987-8020 or email Sharon_smith@cox.net.

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A detail of the planned Manchester Pacific Gateway on the downtown bayfront.

San Diego, CA (December 10, 2015) — The long odyssey of the Manchester Pacific Gateway, the planned $1.3 billion redevelopment of the 13.7-acre Navy Broadway Complex, in the works for nearly 9 years, has taken the penultimate step toward breaking ground with project approval by Civic San Diego. The approval was announced by Perry Dealy, President and CEO of Dealy Development and project executive for Manchester Pacific Gateway. The final approval from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), expected any time, will empower the Manchester Financial Group to begin construction of the landmark project in the first quarter of 2016 with completion expected by 2019.
“After nine strenuous years of patience and persistence, and working with the coastal commission and city, we are finally getting closer to the day in which we can begin construction on a world-class venue and front door for the San Diego region,” stated Perry Dealy.

The 12.07-acre net development property was granted by voters as the Navy Supply Center in 1920. It currently houses the Navy’s regional headquarters in two buildings that would make way for the new development.
The anticipated Manchester Pacific Gateway will feature 7 buildings totaling 3 million SF within 8-city blocks, including a new 18-story building for the U.S. Navy headquarters.

“It’s more than a single block,” said Heinly. “We have a responsibility to make this collection of buildings complement and enhance not only San Diego’s waterfront but also the rest of San Diego’s urban fabric.”
The project itself is designed by Gensler, the #1 integrated architecture, design, planning and consulting firm in the world. Kevin Heinly, principal and managing director of Gensler’s San Diego office, presented the detailed architectural concept drawings to Civic San Diego for a final-consistency determination on Wednesday.
Together with many other changes coming in the North Embarcadero, Manchester Pacific Gateway represents a complete makeover of what was an industrial zone for most of the 20th century.

“It’s such a dramatic transformation of what’s there now,” said Heinly. “The number of surface parking lots on prime San Diego waterfront property is astonishing. This project will be significant and will create a new edge to downtown, redefining a new entryway to the city.”

Envisioned by Papa Doug Manchester, father of the San Diego Convention Center, the triple five-star Fairmont Grand Del Mar, the Manchester Grand Hyatt and the San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina, the development is a gateway to San Diego’s booming upscale downtown and tourist community.

“It’s truly a dream for me to build a stunning and engaging gateway for the city I love and call home,” said Papa Doug, “and to do so with the best architectural and development team in the world to ensure that every detail speaks to precision, elegance and style that will last for generations to come. I view this as an opportunity to recruit the best talent, businesses, retail, and hospitality to San Diego and to positively impact our economic growth and create new jobs.”

Earlier this year, the California Coastal Commission approved the plan, as one by one the legal and licensing impediments to development of the Navy Broadway Complex have disappeared. Manchester Financial Group has been committed to working with the Coastal Commission to improve and implement the many proposed changes, ensuring that the development is up to date, and most importantly to feature more public-serving amenities and venues.
“We’re hopeful that we can begin construction soon on one of the foremost waterfront developments on the West Coast,” stated Perry Dealy. “Manchester Pacific Gateway is a project for everyone, for our local communities and for people from around the world to see.”