Under the bright lights of San Francisco's city hall, officials gathered to discuss ambitious plans for the future of the city, focusing on transformative projects in the neighborhoods of Transbay, Mission Bay, and Hunters Point Shipyard. The meeting highlighted a vision that aims to reshape the urban landscape, promising a significant boost in housing, parks, and commercial spaces.

The city is set to produce approximately 22,000 housing units, 400 acres of parks, and 14 million square feet of commercial space across these three major project areas. Currently, about 10,000 housing units have already been completed, with ongoing efforts to enhance community spaces and infrastructure.

In Mission Bay, the completion of Parks 22, a 5.5-acre bayfront park adjacent to the Warriors Arena, is anticipated by the end of this year. This park will serve as a vital green space for residents and visitors alike. Additionally, the area will see the completion of a life sciences building at 1450 Owens by 2024, alongside the development of Block 9A, which will provide 148 units of affordable home ownership.

Plans are also underway for two large affordable housing blocks in Mission Bay, which could accommodate between 600 to 1,000 units, contingent on the passage of legislation SB 593. The board expressed gratitude for the support received from Senator Wiener’s office in advancing this crucial legislation.

In the Transbay area, the construction of a new 1-acre park at Block 3 is set to begin in mid-2024, alongside streetscape improvements. Another park, currently dubbed the "under ramped park," will also commence construction in 2025, enhancing the community's recreational offerings.

Hunters Point Shipyard is poised for growth as well, with plans to break ground on 180 units of affordable housing within the next 45 days. Infrastructure work for an additional 400 housing units is expected to start by the end of the year, with vertical construction projected to begin in 2025.

As these projects unfold, they promise to not only address the pressing need for housing but also to enrich the community with parks and commercial opportunities, paving the way for a vibrant and sustainable future in San Francisco.