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Draft EIR says Islais Creek Bridge replacement will cause "significant and unavoidable" harm to historic bridge
Summary
Planning staff told the Historic Preservation Commission the Islais Creek Bridge draft EIR finds demolition of most historic bridge components unavoidable; staff and community groups discussed mitigation, alternatives and cultural-history outreach during a public review period running Nov. 30, 2023–Jan. 22, 2024.
The San Francisco Planning Department presented the draft environmental impact report for the Islais Creek Bridge project on Dec. 20, 2023, warning that replacing the 1950 bascule bridge would "have a significant and unavoidable" effect on the structure as a historic resource.
"Because the proposed project would demolish most components of the bridge, the impact to the historic bridge will be significant and unavoidable," department planner Liz White told the Historic Preservation Commission during the presentation. Staff said project objectives include raising the bridge roughly 5.2 feet to address sea-level rise, correcting seismic deficiencies and improving Muni light-rail operations.
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