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Planning department presents Northeast Embarcadero Study; residents and advocates clash over 8 Washington heights
Summary
The Planning Department presented eight urban-design principles and recommended stepped heights for the Northeast Embarcadero Study, including a proposal to develop the 8 Washington site with stepped heights; public comment ranged from strong support for housing and activation to opposition over views, recreational loss and process transparency.
The Planning Department told the Port Commission it has developed eight principles to guide the Northeast Embarcadero Study and presented preliminary recommendations intended to strengthen the Embarcadero’s public edge, preserve key view corridors and improve pedestrian connections. The study will inform design guidance and a final report expected in December.
"We think in particular that the last workshop that was held here on September 30 was very well run," said Diane Oshima of the Ports Planning and Development Division, summarizing robust public participation in the process. The planning team emphasized preserving views (notably toward Coit Tower) and activating the waterfront with street-level uses and small public plazas rather…
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