The community articulated a vision that the public space encourage and facilitate vibrant social interaction, promote pedestrian life, be safe, be a place of beauty, and be a source of pride for the community. The plan proposes 36 projects and initiatives including new public spaces, redesigned alleys, public art, temporary programs, and sidewalk improvements.
| client: | Yerba Buena Community Benefit District (YBCBD) |
| awards: | 2012 ASLA NCC Award |
| download: | Project PDF |
- The Yerba Buena Street Life Plan is a 175-page catalogue of proposals and a statement on the urban realm that is already informing City policy.
- The book articulates eight values and characteristics that contribute to a good public realm, and for each a summary of Yerba Buena’s existing conditions and opportunities.
- The proposals are a result of an intensive community process of meetings and input opportunities.
- Interactive feedback tools included map analysis, a public website for discussion of proposals, and surveys.
- Among the proposals are the Annie Street redesign, prioritizing the urban pedestrian experience.
- Lapu-Lapu Neighborhood Park would be a new backyard for residents adjacent to existing Community Gardens.
- Clean energy docking stations: seating and work space draw people to use public space for electronic activities.
- A barren planting area where neighbors already bring their dogs is designed to meet its adopted function.
- Improvements include Low Impact Design stormwater techniques such as flow-through planters.
- The Yerba Buena Street Life Plan was unveiled in an exhibit at SPUR Urban Center in San Francisco.
- The unveiling of Yerba Buena Street Life Plan and Parkmobiles at SPUR Urban Center, marked by speeches by City officials and District leaders.
- CMG Principal Kevin Conger and Mayor Ed Lee at the YBSLP opening.
- Parkmobiles, the first realized YBSLP proposal.
- Exhibit attendees discuss the 36 proposals, presented along with photos of the site and community process.
- People gather at the exhibit to contextualize the concepts around a floor map of the District.
- CMG Principal Kevin Conger at the exhibit opening.
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