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Residents, health advocates urge OCII to reject implosion of Candlestick stadium and demand stronger outreach and scientific review
Summary
Multiple residents and public‑health advocates urged the Commission to oppose imploding Candlestick Stadium, citing air quality and health risks, inadequate outreach and the precautionary principle. OCII said demolition issues are not part of the Alice Griffith/Block 9 approvals and that EIR materials and addenda are publicly available.
During public comment the Commission heard numerous objections to a proposed implosion method for Candlestick Stadium and calls for more scientific review and community outreach.
Speakers from neighborhood groups and public‑health organizations warned that implosion could produce hazardous dust plumes and long‑range particulate transport with health consequences for Bayview‑Hunters Point residents. "Imploding Candlestick Park Stadium will cause environmental harm, and health hazards and damage residents' homes," Shirley Moore, chair of the Candlestick Point…
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