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Revitalizing Chula Vista's History: 

Building an Epicenter of Innovation for a Vibrant Future

Honoring History, Igniting Innovation

REDEVELOPING ROHR

The Bay, Chula Vista

Introducing The Bay - a groundbreaking development that blends history, innovation, and community to forge a vibrant future. Located at the foot of H Street, right off Insterstate 5, The Bay redefines and revitalizes the former home of Rohr Industries. Renowned for its pioneering contributions to the aerospace industry, this historic site now embarks on a new chapter.

Building upon Rohr's storied legacy in San Diego, our vision is to create a hub that propels innovation, generates employment opportunities, and enriches the fabric of our community. Join us on this exciting journey as we unveil a world-class development.

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THE HISTORY

Rohr Industries

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Formerly the home of Rohr Industries, this site has played a vital role in the advancement of Chula Vista. Since its establishment in 1940, Rohr Industries has stood as a beacon of ingenuity and advanced engineering expertise.

The company's contributions to the advancement of aviation technology and the crucial role it played supporting the war effort during World War II propelled Chula Vista onto the map as a prominent industrial hub.

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THE HISTORY

Rohr Industries

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As a major employer in the region, Rohr Industries attracted top talent and fostered a culture of innovation that continues to thrive today. Their presence significantly enriched the local workforce, leaving an enduring legacy of skilled professionals and engineering prowess.

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THE HISTORY

Rohr Industries

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Beyond its economic impact, Rohr Industries symbolizes the spirit of progress and resilience inherent in Chula Vista. The company's legacy both honors the city's industrial heritage and heralds its ongoing commitment to growth. 

The Bay embraces this storied past and aims to build upon it, creating an environment that fuels innovation, provides valuable job opportunities, and enhances the community. 

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Our vision for The Bay includes an inviting and activated gateway that complements the Chula Vista Bayfront, welcoming a variety of retail and visitor-serving uses. We aim to thoughtfully develop each planning area, weaving together a diverse range of environments that re-establish The Bay as a prominent hub for the community to thrive once again. 

The Bay is a transformative development located in the heart of Chula Vista, designed to celebrate the area's history while propelling it towards a dynamic innovation center of the future. Our key objectives are to promote innovation, create job opportunities, and enhance community engagement. With a thoughtfully planned and cohesive design, The Bay will become a thriving hub for the community, businesses, visitors, and employees to connect and grow.

THE VISION

A Legacy of Innovation Lives On

THE PROCESS

Project Phasing

Shovel in Dirt

The site is currently undergoing comprehensive soil remediation that is consistent with all State & Regional Water Quality Control Board orders and regulations. The Wohl Property Group's team of experts are ensuring the property is safe and compliant with the latest environmental standards and best practices.

Soil Remediation

(In Progress)

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The site encompasses 44.78 acres of land in the Chula Vista Bayfront, located east and south of the Collins Aerospace Campus, with the city of Chula Vista at the eastern boundary, adjacent to the I-5 freeway and the southwestern area abutting the approved Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan area.

Site

Development

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Wohl Property Group specializes in developing job-producing projects. Since 1946, the company has built projects from the ground-up that revive dormant uses and restore vitality to aging facilities.

Wohl Property Group is working with the City of Chula Vista to ensure future land uses complement the Chula Vista Bayfront and beyond.

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& Permitting

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THE LOCATION

Chula Vista

The City of Chula Vista is located at the center of one of the richest cultural, economic and environmentally diverse zones in the United States. It is the second-largest City in San Diego County with a population of 276,000. Chula Vista boasts more than 52 square miles of coastal landscape, canyons, rolling hills, mountains, quality parks, and miles of trails. Chula Vista is a leader in conservation and renewable energy, has outstanding public schools, and has been named one of the top safest cities in the country.

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15 Minutes
San Diego Airport
18 Minutes
US / Mexico Border
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15 Minutes
Downtown San Diego
10 Minutes
Naval Shipyards
THE LOCATION

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The Chula Vista Bayfront redevelopment envisions a world-class destination in the South Bay – a unique place for people to live, work and play. Construction is already underway on the Gaylord  Pacific Resort & Convention Center (located directly to the west of The Bay), and is anticipated to open in summer 2025 boasting 1,600 hotel rooms, a convention center, public promenades and amenities, and more.

A partnership between the Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista, the 535-acre Chula Vista Bayfront redevelopment will transform Chula Vista’s underused industrial bayfront into a waterfront resort destination. It is designed to create new public parks and recreational adventures, improve the natural habitat, offer new dining and shopping options, provide a world-class hotel and convention center, and more – all for residents and coastal visitors to enjoy.

THE LOCATION

Bayfront Redevelopment

MIXED-USE, COMMERCIAL & RECREATIONAL USES

220,000 SF

RESTAURANT, RETAIL & MARINA-SUPPORT USES

600,000 SF

TOTAL HOTEL ROOMS

2,850

NEW PARKS +
100 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE & WILDLIFE HABITAT

70 Acres

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Gaylord Pacific Resort Hotel & Convention Center

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Sweetwater Park

21 Acres

Mixed Use / Commercial

Retail

(Around Harbor)

Hotel / Cultural Retail

Residential

Harbor Park

25 Acres

Hotel / Office

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H Street

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Mixed Use / Commercial

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RV Park / Campground

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Mixed Use / Commercial

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Sweetwater Park: 21 Acres

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Harbor Park: 25 Acres

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Gaylord Pacific Resort Hotel & Convention Center

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Hotel / Cultural Retail

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Mixed Use / Commercial

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Hotel / Office

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Residential

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Retail (Around Harbor)

THE DEVELOPER
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Wohl Property Group is a San Diego-based private real estate investment firm with extensive experience in environmental remediation and restoring properties to economic vitality. Since its founding in 1946, Wohl has developed over five million square feet of industrial, office, and mixed-use properties throughout Southern California.

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