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Planners hear detailed designs for Pier 30–32 arena as neighbors press for transport, views and sea‑level answers
Summary
Planning staff and project designers briefed the commission on a proposed multiuse event center at Piers 30–32 and Seawall Lot 330; the presentation covered design, view corridors, public access, parking and a waterfront transportation assessment, while public testimony ranged from strong labor and hospitality support to residents’ concerns about height, traffic, and sea‑level rise.
Planning Department staff and the project team presented an informational briefing on an arena and mixed‑use development proposed for Piers 30–32 and adjacent Seawall Lot 330, drawing a large turnout of residents, labor leaders and business representatives.
Joy Navarrete of planning staff described the schedule and environmental review: a notice of preparation has been issued and a draft environmental impact report is expected later this year. Jennifer Matz of the Office of Economic & Workforce Development said the city and project sponsor aim to return in April with another design iteration incorporating community feedback, and noted a Waterfront District Transportation Assessment is underway to examine regional access and mitigation ideas.
David Allenbaugh of planning staff outlined urban design priorities: protect public view corridors to the Bay Bridge, create ground‑floor transparency along the Embarcadero, preserve human‑scale streets, and provide public access around the pier.…
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