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Staff outline constrained and aspirational designs for Treasure Island Urban Agricultural Park
Summary
TIDA staff presented two program options for an Urban Agricultural Park—a constrained 13‑acre plan after a sports‑park expansion and an aspirational 25‑acre plan—highlighting guiding principles (equity, food security, workforce development), precedents visited, and a concept design workshop scheduled for stakeholders.
Staff presented an update on the planned Urban Agricultural Park for Treasure Island, describing two program scenarios: one that fits a constrained approximately 13‑acre footprint after adjustments to accommodate an expanded sports park and a second that assumes the full 20–25 acres contemplated in the Master Plan. The presentation emphasized the park’s goals of food security, environmental justice and community‑led programming.
The team reviewed precedents they visited — Sunol Ag Park, Alameini Farm, Presidio Native Plant Nursery, Urban Grama, and the Florence Fang Community Farm — and proposed a mix of uses including production farming, community gardens, a nursery for native plants, educational gardens, a farm stand/café, and an operations facility for Rec and Park. Staff said the constrained option would prioritize production‑scale farming with accessory educational and community uses; the aspirational option would increase space for production and public amenities.
Staff said a concept design collaborative workshop for partners and technical advisers would be held the next day, with synthesis of preferred alternatives planned for early 2026 and a Housing Infrastructure, Transportation and Sustainability Committee briefing targeted for February. Directors praised the presentation and asked about financing, governance and staffing; staff said Rec and Park conversations are ongoing for operations and that a phased implementation approach is expected.
Why it matters: The agricultural park is a signature public‑realm element in the Master Plan and connects food security, workforce development and public‑realm goals. A reduced footprint raises trade‑offs between production scale and public amenities and will shape who benefits from programming and how the park is funded and operated.
Next steps: Staff will host a concept design workshop for stakeholders, refine alternatives, and return to committee with refined options in early 2026.
