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SFPUC releases city parcel inventory; public urges open‑space protections
Summary
Staff presented a GIS inventory of SFPUC-owned parcels in San Francisco and identified sites suitable for community gardens, recreation and rooftop or reservoir-mounted solar. Public commenters and neighborhoods urged prioritizing conservation and public access—particularly at Francisco Reservoir and Laguna Honda—while staff proposed criteria and a phased implementation plan.
The commission reviewed a citywide inventory of San Francisco parcels owned or managed by the SFPUC and discussed potential new uses including renewable energy, community gardens, recreation and limited development.
Laura Spangen (External Affairs) and Gary Dowd (Real Estate Services) presented GIS-mapped parcels and categorized them into operational-only sites, parcels with existing other uses but expansion potential, underused parcels (potential for solar or community use), and parcels that staff recommends preserving or stewarding for…
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