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News and issues relating to the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association and the Barbary Coast.

Developer Selected for Affordable Housing at 88 Broadway

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BCNA Members and Friends:

The developer for MOHCD’s affordable housing project at 88 Broadway has been selected:   Bridge Housing, in partnership with the John Stewart Co (JSCo), will develop the project.  They will be supported by Lutheran Social Services, the YMCA of San Francisco and Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects.   This is a Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) project to be built on Port/City property.  The selection of a developer is a significant step forward – it follows two and a half years of discussions, workshops, an architectural study, and hearings.

The proposal encompasses two buildings:  one for families at the corner of Broadway and Front streets, another for seniors on an adjoining lot facing Davis Street.  The family project would have about 130 units; the senior project would have about 52 units.  Both buildings will respect the 65-foot height limit.

The design proposed by Bridge and JSCo reflects most of the key requests by BCNA and other neighborhood representatives.  The proposed design includes:

  • Units for moderate- and middle-income households.  Twenty four units in the family project and 7 units in the senior project would be so-designated.
  • Active retail and community serving spaces lining the street frontages on all four sides.  The ground floor plan features spaces for neighborhood-serving childcare, community rooms, a destination restaurant (on Broadway), and a cafĂ©.  Garden entries to residential and live/work units will also contribute to an active ambience.            
  • Two mid-block passages forming a “T” that will offer a major new public pedestrian experience.  One north-south passage will completely bisect the block, while a second east-west passage connects the first to Davis Street.    The passages serve to break the street wall and provide lanes mirroring the historic nature of the area.
  • Building designs using step downs and articulation to break the mass into smaller elements.  The roofs will have outdoor terraces for the residents.  The roofs will also be green.
  • Minimal parking as there would be only 10 parking spaces on the ground floor for the building’s use.  We expect the Port to study the feasibility of having some public parking underground, although that would be quite costly to include in the project.

Bridge and JSCo will present their proposal to the Port Commission (for information) and NEWAG in the near future.  They will also be conducting outreach to the community.  BCNA looks forward to participating in that community outreach process.

Bob Harrer

BCNA Board Member

BCNA Sunday Social Set for March 13th at Il Fornaio

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Photo: Kevin Y./Yelp
Photo: Kevin Y./Yelp

The Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association is hosting a Sunday Social 4 to 6 pm on Sunday, March 13th,  at Il Fornaio, 1265 Battery Street.

Plan to attend.  Members and neighbors are all welcome.  Join in as we meet, eat and enjoy sharing a drink with others who care about our neighborhood.  

Discount drinks and complimentary appetizers will be available. NO RSVP’s required.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Sponsored by the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association.

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BCNA’s Accomplishments January–December 2015

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Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association’s Primary Accomplishments Since Last Year (January-December 2015)

Engaged on Key Projects:

  • Co-sponsored public debate at KGO studios between the candidates for Supervisor of SF District 3. Worked in partnership with the Golden Gateway Tenants Association to organize and host debate.
  • Continued our advocacy regarding the Port’s proposed Affordable Housing project at Broadway and Front streets. We seek a project that will benefit the neighborhood with housing for moderate-income households while addressing design concerns to activate the street area, among others.
  • Endorsed Proposition A authorizing a bond to fund badly-needed affordable housing in the City.
  • Endorsed Grosvenor’s proposed condominium project at 240 Pacific and supported the beneficial project at the SF Planning Commission.
  • Met with representatives from Teatro ZinZanni to review preliminary design concepts for theBroadway & Embarcadero location. Endorsed Teatro ZinZanni’s request at the Board of Supervisors to negotiate a sole source agreement with the Port. Also endorsed the project’s Exclusive Negotiating agreement with the Port.
  • Sought successfully to delay Port plans to lease part of Pier 29 to allow more public review.
  • Maintained BCNA website (bcnasf.org) to be more relevant, informative, and interactive.

Represented the Neighborhood:

  • Continued the strong relationship with our District Supervisor regarding various neighborhood issues including affordable housing.
  • Served on the Community Police Advisory Board – CPAB providing a formal channel for neighborhood concerns and feedback on crime and safety issues.
  • Served on the Northeast Waterfront Advisory Group – NEWAG which provides input to the Port on various activities and projects of interest to the neighborhood.
  • Participated with the Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods – CSFN to address issues common to the city’s neighborhoods.
  • Participated in meetings of the eastern neighborhood organizations focusing on common transportation issues.

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  • Supported the “National Night Out” event bringing the neighborhood and law enforcement together.
  • Hosted a walking tour explaining the history and sights of the legendary Barbary Coast.Conducted Ongoing Activities
  • Held three neighborhood “Sunday Social” events and a Halloween party, introducing Barbary Coasters to restaurants and lounges in our area, plus giving them a chance to meet and mingle.
  • Continued our affiliate relationship with the Golden Gateway Tenants Association to broaden membership and expand the reach of BCNA representation and communications.
  • Monitored and provided ongoing feedback on a number of developments affecting Barbary Coast residents including the SWL 322-1 Affordable Housing Project, Pier 27 Cruise Terminal operations, Pier 29 development and the relocation of Teatro ZinZanni to Broadway and Embarcadero.