With plans for the prestigious mega-project Manchester Pacific Gateway in motion for more than a decade, the vision of philanthropist and businessman “Papa Doug” Manchester is set to play a starring role in redefining San Diego’s identity as a world-class waterfront city. Due for completion in 2020, the integrated culture, shopping, dining and business destination will establish a dazzling new mixed-use community of architectural and public spaces, including iconic hotels, luxury retailers, fine dining restaurants and Gold LEED smart-office buildings alongside a state-of-the-art Navy administration building. Capitalizing on its prime location, the landmark $1.6 billion redevelopment of an eight-site block on the North Embarcadero—the largest private real estate project in San Diego—will transform the fabric of downtown and shape how locals and visitors experience our waterfront for generations.