- “The single most important and innovative aspect of this project is the opening of pedestrian access from Jackson Street to the waterfront through the creation of a ‘commons,’ which is intended to be broadly publicly accessible at all times.”Project Review CommitteeSan Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR)
“The residential nature of the project can only help stabilize the neighborhood’s residential character, bringing activity to the Embarcadero that currently occurs only during working hours. We see this as an important ingredient to the stability and growth of our markets on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.” Janet Griggs, Board of Directors PresidentCUESA, Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture“The project will help turn Washington and Clay Streets into attractive and walkable streets connecting the Waterfront to the Financial District and Chinatown. These streets were never properly redesigned after the removal of the freeway and its attendant traffic.”
Tom Radulovich, Executive DirectorLivable City “This project provides an excellent model of generating publicaly-accessible open space that will also be maintained at no cost to the public. This may be the only way outside of Redevelopment Area projects that we will be able to fill the gaps in our system and provide the needs of new neighborhoods as well."
Isabelle Wade, Executive DirectorNeighborhood Parks Council“The proposed mixed-use project at 8 Washington has great potential to contribute to SFHAC’s mission of increasing the supply of well-located housing that conforms to good urban design principles and meets the needs of present and future San Franciscans, while also revitalizing the Embarcadero and reconnecting the waterfront to its adjacent neighborhoods.”
Tim Colen, Executive DirectorSan Francisco Housing Action Coalition (SFHAC)- “The project will improve bicycling along the Embarcadero. The current bike lane is discontinuous, and the high traffic speeds and volumes along the Embarcadero discourage many cyclists from using the bike lanes at all.”Andy Thornley, Program DirectorSan Francisco Bicycle Coalition
- “Every project Simon Snellgrove has had anything to do with has been executed with grace and excellence. So far as I can tell, he’s kept his promises and been responsible for beautiful and appropriate design. Just have a look at the renovation at Piers 1-5 or Embarcadero One. Why should we expect any less with the project he plans for the Barbary Coast?”Connie Hazel, Golden Gateway Resident
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“Not only would (the 8 Washington Street project) provide necessary parking for the neighborhood and our customers, I believe having additional cafes, restaurants and other retail would truly anchor this waterfront as a neighborhood showcasing some of the best that San Francisco has to offer.”
Silas Carleton, Retail Store ManagerFerry Plaza Wine Merchant -
“I believe that the opening up of Jackson Street to the waterfront and the proposal to reconfigure the Golden Gateway Tennis and Swim Club will be a great improvement and will ensure its sustainability over the long term.”
T Hale BoggsGolden Gateway Resident “Some of us, like me, think that SFWP’s proposed development is an excellent, and likely negotiable basis on which to base our hopes for removing the surface parking lot which currently disgraces SWL 351, and replacing some of it with public open space in addition an enlarged tennis & swim club and upscale housing appropriate to a largely upscale neighborhood.”
Jonathan Middlebrook, Barbary Coast Neighbor- “As a fellow waterfront neighbor, Port tenant and business owner, I am cognizant of the parking shortage on the Embarcadero and I am pleased to see that the proposed project incorporates an underground parking garage for the Ferry Building, which currently houses our newest line – The Ferry Building Line.”Thomas C. Escher, PresidentRed and White Fleet
“As a resident of the Golden Gateway Apartments, I have reviewed the proposal for the new development at 8 Washington Street and I find that it would greatly enhance our neighborhood. Not only would it would provide necessary parking for the neighborhood, specifically enhancing the viability of the Ferry Building merchants and the Farmer’s Market, but it would also provide additional street level retail, thus, providing a safer and more livable community. As currently configured, the private tennis club isolates the rest of the neighborhood, blocking off views and foot traffic to the waterfront.”
Susan HarrisGolden Gateway Resident“By emphasizing the bicycle amenities in the design of this development, a small but significant contribution is being made to make the future of our city more sustainable and enjoyable to live in.” Riyad Ghannam, AIASan Francisco Resident
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