Sprawling new entertainment complex coming to Southern California city, with hotel, venues and ‘Jewel Plaza’
Carson, California, is set to transform its Civic Center into a vibrant entertainment and housing hub. The redevelopment plan includes a new City Hall, performing arts venue, apartments, and a potential hotel. The project aims to revitalize the area with a central gathering space called 'Jewel Plaza' and various retail options.
- ▪Carson has approved a redevelopment plan for its Civic Center property.
- ▪The project includes a 15-story City Hall and a 124,000-square-foot performing arts center.
- ▪A central gathering space named 'Jewel Plaza' will host events like concerts and farmers' markets.
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Lifestyle Sprawling new entertainment complex coming to Southern California city, with hotel, venues and ‘Jewel Plaza’ By Bianca Zalben Published May 19, 2026, 3:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Carson is swinging for the fences with a flashy new plan to transform its Civic Center into a sprawling entertainment and housing hub complete with a high-rise City Hall, performing arts venue, apartments and even a potential 420-room hotel. The South Bay city recently approved a new redevelopment blueprint for its roughly 20-acre Civic Center property and officials are now searching for developers to bring the ambitious vision to life.
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