A contemporary landscape that is socially active, environmentally progressive, well-crafted, and rooted in its place as an island in the middle of the Bay.
CMG has approached the large and complex redevelopment of Treasure Island as an opportunity to pioneer innovation in sustainable infrastructure and socially-oriented landscapes. The master plan included influential advancements in thinking around large-scale stormwater management as well as pedestrian-oriented streets.
The landscape design combines both magnificent natural parks and innovative urban spaces. Promenades and bike paths provide circulation throughout and promote a pedestrian-friendly environment, enhance the urban fabric, and capitalize on the site’s spectacular setting. Biofiltration swales lead to wetlands, filtering stormwater while providing settings for recreation and education.
The design also proposes innovative strategies for urban agriculture, habitat reconstruction, and environmental stewardship. An adaptive approach to sea level rise allows waterfront parks to evolve and create marsh habitat while retaining their purpose as cultural destinations.
In 2009 Treasure Island was selected as one among 16 founding projects of the Climate Positive Development Program, a Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) supporting large-scale urban developments that demonstrate how cities can grow in ways that are climate positive.
Client
Treasure Island Community Development (TICD)
Completed
2002 - 2014
Size
462 Acres
Awards
Urban Design Award American Institute of Architects California Chapter Honor Award – Regional and Urban Design The American Institute of Architects 2008 ASLA Merit Award American Society of Landscape Architects Northern California Chapter Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award California Environmental Protection Agency Clinton Climate Initiative: Model Project Clinton Climate Initiative
Architect
Perkins+Will
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Mithun
Baldauf Catton Von Eckartsberg Architects
Civil Engineer
BKF Engineers
Transportation
AECOM
Environmental
Mike Woods
Other Consultants
Page & Turnbull
Arup
Moffatt & Nichol
Lowercase Productions
Public Agencies
Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA)
SF Board of Supervisors
SF Planning Commission
Treasure Island / Yerba Buena Island Citizens Advisory Board
Treasure Island Homeless Development Initiative (TIHDI)
SF Redevelopment Agency
SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development
SF Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) / Design Review Board
Treasure Island / Yerba Buena Island CCSF Interagency Streets Working Group
SF Public Utilities Commission
SF Department of Public Works
SF Department of Health
SF Bike Coalition
SF Mayor’s Office of Disability / Disability Council
SF Municipal Transportation Agency
SF Fire Department
Water Emergency Transportation Authority
SF Bay Trail
SF Arts Commission
SF County Transportation Authority
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
Treasure Island Mobility Management Agency
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