The 8 Washington Street project builds on the momentum of improvements to the central and northern waterfront that began after the removal of the Embarcadero Freeway. Surface and over water parking will be relocated underground while residential housing, public open space, recreation and retail will be added in its place. Nearly two-thirds of the land in the proposed plan is dedicated to recreation and open space.
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- Two thirds of the project’s ground floor area dedicated to recreational and open space
- New outdoor public green space added
- Jackson Street connected to the waterfront with views opened
- Improved safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and public transit riders
- Street level retail and restaurants added
- Enhanced streetscape
- Improved neighborhood vitality and safety
- Provides approximately 170 residential housing units and allows for the creation of approximately 34 affordable housing units
- Unsightly surface and over water parking replaced with underground parking
- Additional, more accessible parking provided for visitors to the Farmer’s Market, Ferry Building and waterfront businesses
- Improved traffic flow on The Embarcadero and neighborhood streets
- Enhanced streetscape
- Secure parking for bicycles and car share
- Ensures the sustainablity of the Club as a neighborhood amenity
- Improves the fitness and swim facilities
- Maintains children's programs
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