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Design review at 525 Harrison spotlights tower massing and possible AC Transit contraflow lane
Summary
Developer Hines returned to the Planning Commission with revised massing and material options for 525 Harrison Street; AC Transit asked the developer to coordinate on a potential contraflow bus lane, and commissioners asked staff and sponsor to explore slimmer, less bulky alternatives and height limits.
Hines returned to the Planning Commission June 18 to present a multi‑year design‑review package for 525 Harrison Street, outlining how the project’s bulk, tower separation and materials evolved after staff and neighborhood review.
Ben Wrigley, the architect, and Cameron Faulkner of Hines described alternatives that ranged from a full 400‑foot tower to smaller podium/tower combinations; staff and the sponsor presented a preferred mid‑rise option that the project team said balances housing yield and urban‑design considerations. The presentation emphasized a…
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