Board endorses conceptual framework for Candlestick Point and Hunters Point redevelopment; calls for community monitoring of contamination risks

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on May 15 adopted a resolution endorsing a conceptual framework for the redevelopment of Candlestick Point and the Hunters Point Shipyard, approving further planning work that could include mixed-use housing, parks, jobs and — optionally — a new stadium for the San Francisco 49ers.

The resolution, introduced by Supervisor Maxwell and described to the board as a two-year planning framework, passed after debate, 9 to 2. Supporters said the framework prioritizes public benefits for the Bayview-Hunters Point community; opponents warned the plan is too broad and raised questions about oversight and environmental safety.

The framework’s backers told the board the plan has been presented in multiple community meetings and incorporates community feedback. "This framework includes mixed use development that will provide affordable housing, parks, open space, jobs, and other public benefits,"…