What s next for the Port Waterfront?

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Francisco s Waterfront Land Use Plan ( Waterfront Plan )

public waterfront, from Fisherman s Wharf to India Basin.

REVIEW In June 2015, the Port published a comprehensive

since 1997, when the Waterfront Plan was approved.

Use Plan Revew, published 2014 needs, challenges and

To Waterfront Land Use Plan, adopted 1997 address these

kick off a public process in Fall 2015 to update the

The Exploratorium Pier 70 Ship Repair SFPort.

This brochure summarizes the changes at the Port and key

1 What s next for the Port Waterfront? WATERFRONT LAND USE PLAN UPDATE The Port of San Francisco s Waterfront Land Use Plan ( Waterfront Plan ) guides land use and development on the Port s 7 1/2 mile public waterfront, from Fisherman s Wharf to India Basin. PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO WATERFRONT LAND USE PLAN REVIEW In June 2015, the Port published a comprehensive review documenting the many changes and developments since 1997, when the Waterfront Plan was approved. This report also assesses future Port Waterfront Land Use Plan Revew, published 2014 needs, challenges and opportunities. To Waterfront Land Use Plan, adopted 1997 address these issues and plan for future improvements, the Port will kick off a public process in Fall 2015 to update the Waterfront Plan. The Exploratorium Pier 70 Ship Repair SFPort.com/WLUP Photo by Dave Rauenbuehler AT&T Ballpark Ferry Building Photo by Tom Paiva Hyde St. Pier Fishing Boats Heron s Head Park Photo Exploratorium This brochure summarizes the changes at the Port and key issues ahead. The Port is now seeking interested citizens to take part in a public process for the Waterfront Plan Update. For more information and details on how to get involved: June 2015

PORT ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1997-2014 Since the demolition of the

housing, jobs, and recreation to the waterfront.

infrastructure adapted to projected sea level rise.

Waterfront Plan include: NOW Photo by Jake Tomlinson Piers

6 billion in public and private investment 63 acres of new

derelict piers and wharves removed from the Bay AT&T

2 PORT ACCOMPLISHMENTS Since the demolition of the Embarcadero Freeway, the Port waterfront has undergone a transformation. Historic finger piers have been rehabilitated and opened to the public. New maritime facilities, parks and amenities are attracting more visitors. Two planned mixed-use neighborhoods will bring additional housing, jobs, and recreation to the waterfront. These projects will also bring new sustainable utilities and infrastructure adapted to projected sea level rise. THEN Highlights of the 17 years since adoption of the Waterfront Plan include: NOW Photo by Jake Tomlinson Piers James R. Herman Cruise Terminal THEN $1.6 billion in public and private investment 63 acres of new waterfront open space 19 historic resources rehabilitated 7 derelict piers and wharves removed from the Bay AT&T Ballpark constructed 44 new acres of planned open space 2 NEW WATERFRONT NEIGHBORHOODS PLANNED NOW Piers Exploratorium Pier 70 Mission Rock (within Mission Bay) THEN NOW Heron s Head Park For more information or to submit comments visit SFPort.com/WLUP

KEY POLICY ISSUES FOR THE WATERFRONT PLAN UPDATE While much of the waterfront has been opened to the public and improved for maritime use, the Port has identified a number of key needs and challenges.

OPEN SPACE Port waterfront parks provide an important recreational and environmental resource for the City.

The Port will continue to seek GO bond funding, the most effective means to deliver waterfront open space.

The Port, SFMTA and SF Transportation Authority are working together on the Waterfront Transportation Assessment (WTA).

the Embarcadero. The Port will also conduct a Port Tenant Transportation Survey to assess the transportation access needs of Port businesses. Funded - Enhancements $372.41 (19%) $2.

3 KEY POLICY ISSUES FOR THE WATERFRONT PLAN UPDATE While much of the waterfront has been opened to the public and improved for maritime use, the Port has identified a number of key needs and challenges. Many of the issues are highlighted below and will shape the public discussions and community planning work ahead for the Waterfront Plan Update. OPEN SPACE Port waterfront parks provide an important recreational and environmental resource for the City. There is strong public support for the Port s open space plan and implementation, including the Blue Greenway. People also seek more active recreational activities in Port parks. The Port will continue to seek GO bond funding, the most effective means to deliver waterfront open space. TRANSPORTATION Transportation improvements must be programmed in concert with planned new development along the waterfront and eastern side of the City. The Port, SFMTA and SF Transportation Authority are working together on the Waterfront Transportation Assessment (WTA). One of the WTA strategies to increase travel by bicycle gave rise to further Port partnership with SFMTA on the Embarcadero Enhancement Project, to improve the pedestrian and bicycle experience along the Embarcadero. The Port will also conduct a Port Tenant Transportation Survey to assess the transportation access needs of Port businesses. Funded - Enhancements $ (19%) $2.0 BILLION, 10-YEAR CAPITAL PLAN Funding Sources ($ millions) Unfunded - State of Good Repair $1,010.9 (51%) Funded - State of Good Repair $ (30%) PORT FINANCE & CAPITAL NEEDS The Port s 10-Year Capital Plan (FY ) identifies total capital needs of approximately $2.0 billion. About $1.6 billion is needed to maintain existing infrastructure, and $0.4 billion is for enhancement projects such as public open space. Only half of the capital needs have identified funding sources, leaving $1.0 billion in deferred maintenance in the 10-year horizon. Seismic repairs add another $465 million to the funding shortfall. The Waterfront Plan process will address competing needs and desires for future waterfront improvements, and the financial requirements for implementation. For more information or to submit comments visit SFPort.com/WLUP

KEY POLICY ISSUES FOR THE WATERFRONT PLAN UPDATE (CONTINUED) SEA LEVEL RISE Projections range from 5-24 by 2050 and 17-66 by 2100.

However, by 2100, a mid-range of 36 sea level rise would flood low areas in the downtown, Mission Bay and other areas beyond the Port.

HISTORIC RESOURCES The Port has two listed National Register Historic Districts, the Embarcadero Historic District and the Union Iron Works Historic District at Pier 70.

Climate change and sea level rise present further challenges, and give rise to the questions of the appropriate length of lease term for finger piers and how the Port should prioritize its

4 KEY POLICY ISSUES FOR THE WATERFRONT PLAN UPDATE (CONTINUED) SEA LEVEL RISE Projections range from 5-24 by 2050 and by Assuming a mid-range projection of 12 by 2050, the City s current shoreline can provide flood protection with fixes in just a few locations. However, by 2100, a mid-range of 36 sea level rise would flood low areas in the downtown, Mission Bay and other areas beyond the Port. The Port and City must work with State and Federal agencies to plan for a line of defense. HISTORIC RESOURCES The Port has two listed National Register Historic Districts, the Embarcadero Historic District and the Union Iron Works Historic District at Pier 70. While 19 historic resources have been saved in whole or part, historic pier rehabilitation and repair is very expensive. The remaining piers are well beyond their designed life span. Climate change and sea level rise present further challenges, and give rise to the questions of the appropriate length of lease term for finger piers and how the Port should prioritize its rehabilitation efforts. SEISMIC RISK SEAWALL & BULKHEAD WHARF The Bay Area faces a 75% chance of a major earthquake in the next 30 years. The Port s finger piers and Embarcadero Seawall are over 100 years old. This diagram illustrates the relationship of The Embarcadero, Seawall, and pile-supported wharves and piers. Major development projects include seismic improvements, but seismic safety of the broader waterfront needs address. The Port has a structural condition study of the Seawall underway, to guide a repair strategy to limit movement or breech in a major earthquake. This work also will be coordinated with City adaptation planning to address sea level rise. Both initiatives to protect the City will require major capital resources beyond the Port. For more information or to submit comments visit SFPort.com/WLUP

I L L I N O I S S T PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO AT A GLANCE Port lands extend for 7½ miles, from Fisherman s Wharf at the north, to India Basin/ Bayview Hunters Point at the south.

Many are not aware of how much land is needed for the Port s 10 diverse maritime and water-dependent industries, or improved for waterfront parks.

The revenues from Port leases are essential to repair and maintain the waterfront, as the Port does not receive ongoing City or State General Fund funding.

5 I L L I N O I S S T PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO AT A GLANCE Port lands extend for 7½ miles, from Fisherman s Wharf at the north, to India Basin/ Bayview Hunters Point at the south. This map summarizes the breakdown of Port property by use. Many are not aware of how much land is needed for the Port s 10 diverse maritime and water-dependent industries, or improved for waterfront parks. Further, Port piers and facilities are leased to over 530 different tenants, many small and local businesses. The revenues from Port leases are essential to repair and maintain the waterfront, as the Port does not receive ongoing City or State General Fund funding. One hundred and forty one acres are planned for new neighborhoods, maritime, and public open space. The orange hatched sites reflect the relatively few remaining opportunities for new development. The white areas mark sites that have engineering, economic or regulatory challenges. The Port Commission has directed further work to complete a Maritime Eco-Industrrial Strategy near Cargo Way in the Southern Waterfront. Staff has recommended more community planning for the Northeast and South Beach segments of the Port waterfront. Maritime Leases (water) 64 acres (9%) LAND USES AS A PERCENTAGE OF PORT PROPERTY Real Estate Leases 120 acres (18%) Engineering, Economic and Regulatory Challenges 21 acres (3%) Open Space 87 acres (13%) 23 Complete Piers Maritime Eco-Industry 15 9 Master Plan 7 Recommended Maritime Leases 188 acres (28%) Maritime Opportunities 46 acres (7%) WARM WATER COVE 72 SOUTHERN WATERFRONT Potential Development Sites 33 acres (5%) Planned Open Space 44 acres (7%) Current Projects in Negotiations 74 acres (11%) 70 CENTRAL BASIN AT&T BALLPARK SOUTHBEACH HARBOR SOUTH BEACH/ CHINA BASIN BRANNAN STREET WHARF 30/ RINCON PARK 14 FERRY BUILDING 1 3 FERRY BUILDING 27/ HYDE STREET PIER 45 H Y D E S T J E F F E R S O N S T FISHERMAN S WHARF BAY S T M A R K E T S T LO M BA R D S T B R OA DWAY F O L S O M S T M O N TG O M E R Y S T TOW N S E N D S T NORTHEAST WATERFRONT T H E E M BA RC A D E R O 1 S T S T M A I N S T 1 6 T H S T 2 0 T H S T 2 2 N D S T 3 R D S T T E R R Y F R A N C O I S E VA N S AV E C A RG O WAY BAY B R I D G E Recommended community planning in South Beach community planning in the Northeast Waterfront HERON S HEAD PARK 96 PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO We invite your comments on the Port s Review of the Waterfront Land Use Plan: SFPort.com/WLUPReview CURRENT & PLANNED LAND USES I:\Waterfront Land Use Plan\up to 2014 Accomplishments\Land Use Maps May ,000 June 2015

6 INVITING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION TO UPDATE THE WATERFRONT PLAN The Port of San Francisco will kick off an update of the Waterfront Plan in Fall A Waterfront Plan Working Group is being created to discuss and recommend how the Waterfront Plan should guide future Port improvements. Get Involved in the Waterfront Plan The Port seeks help and participation from San Francisco neighborhoods, organizations, regional stakeholders, waterfront agencies, and interested citizens through July 17, Go to for more information and to submit your interest in the Waterfront Plan Working Group and/or technical advisory teams. Working Group The Working Group meetings will be open to the public to support discussions and recommendations to update the Waterfront Plan. Advisory Teams The Advisory Teams will support the Working Group and focus on specific issues, including sea level rise, historic preservation, open space and transportation. City & Regional Perspectives Variety of representation (with and without waterfront expertise) Port Advisory Group Liasions (5 seats) FWAG NEWAG South Beach/CWAG SWAC Maritime Commerce Waterfront Plan Working Group Waterfront Perspectives (13 seats) (10 seats) Waterfront Plan Advisory Teams Maritime Commerce Resilience Public Access & Recreation Recreation and Open Space Transportation Environment & Health Urban Waterfront Historic Preservation Labor & Workforce Urban Design Financial Labor & Workforce Business, Innovation & Tourism Cultural & Institutional Economy & Finance Transportation & Vision Zero Resilience/Sea Level Rise/Seismic Public Trust Partners BCDC (1-2 seats) State Lands Commission (1-2 seats) City Interagency Coordination: SF Planning Department SFMTA & SF County Transportation Agency Mayors Sea Level Rise Committee City Capital Planning Committee Office of Economic Workforce Development Recreation & Parks Department of the Environment Proposed Update Process Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr Waterfront Plan Working Group Approval Process Portwide Issues Subarea Planning Kick-off & Tours Vision Discussion Orientation & Analysis Oct Waterfront Plan Overview Acceptable Land Uses Nov Maritime Commerce Jan Port Governance Feb Port Financial 10-year Capital Plan Mar Historic District Pier Condition Resiliency Apr Design & Open Space May Transportation Policy Discussions Oct 2016 Preliminary Recommendations on Portwide Issues Northeast Waterfront & South Beach Site Tours Acceptable Land Uses Policy Discussion Mar 2017 Final Policy Recommendations

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