Aquatic Park Promenade Closing for Construction Project Starting October 18

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The Aquatic Park Promenade will be closed starting on Tuesday, October 18 for an extensive construction project to remove the railroad tracks and repave the pathway and is expected to reopen in March 2017. The tracks, though an historic feature of the Aquatic Park National Landmark District, were identified as contributing to an unsafe environment for the 4.2 million visitors who enjoy the park and its urban beach.

The Promenade will be completely closed during the construction period. Other areas of the park will remain open, and the beach will be accessible from Jefferson Street. The Aquatic Park Beach and Cove will be accessible via Jefferson Street. The Museum and San Francisco Senior Center will also remain open. The bleachers will remain open but will be accessible only from the south.  Visitors are likely to experience crowded conditions and should use caution when transiting this designed landscape.

For updates, check the National Park Service website or follow #SFAquaticParkNews on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Public Meeting on 88 Broadway Affordable Housing October 17th

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If you’re interested in an update about the affordable housing development planned for 88 Broadway (at Front Street), a public meeting is scheduled for 6 PM on Monday, October 17 at Pier 1. This project, which has been approved and will be developed by the John Stewart Company, will include apartments for seniors, families, moderate-income residents and people who were formerly homeless.
 
The number of units, potential parking spaces and exterior building surfaces will be discussed at the meeting. The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development would like the number of units to increase to 191, including more moderate-income apartments. The Port is asking for 95 below-grade parking spaces instead of 10, but the Planning Department opposes this request. The meeting will include a visual presentation showing 88 Broadway in a setting that includes the proposed Teatro ZinZanni theater and hotel so the public can get a sense of how the two projects would look together.  You can find more details about the history of the project on Hoodline.

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Fleet Week is Here!

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Monday, October 3rd is the kickoff for the Fleet Week festivities in San Francisco. The Blue Angels will start their practicing on Thursday, October 6th. Please be patient and give yourself time to travel around the area this week. SFPD will have increased staffing along the wharf and is promoting “See Something Say Something” as they ask the public to report any suspicious behavior or items left behind.

Visit http://fleetweeksf.org for information and the full schedule, or download the Fleet Week app to your mobile phone.

Have fun and be safe!

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