SAN FRANCISCO | 30 Otis Street | 250 FT | 27 FL - Page 6

Pedestrian · #**101** Posted **Apr 13, 2021, 8:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by timbad

also noticed a sidewalk bulb-out in progress at the corner of Otis and S Van Ness, so that horrendous intersection is starting to get at least slightly tamed

As long as they don't ban "almost U" turns from Mission onto Otis, something I've done many, many times and like that red SUV appears to be doing, I'm fine with it.

timbad · #**102** Posted **Apr 13, 2021, 8:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

As long as they don't ban "almost U" turns from Mission onto Otis, something I've done many, many times and like that red SUV appears to be doing, I'm fine with it.

meant to mention one other intersection-related thing: noticed that on the east side of S Van Ness, they appeared to be widening the median where Mission kind of splits, as one half bends south to continue as Mission and the other continues straight on as Otis. this should make the pedestrian crossing feel a bit safer with a more extensive island in the middle. I don't know if that has implications for what a driver is allowed to do

timbad · #**103** Posted **Apr 19, 2021, 9:07 AM**

the view from the Waller Steps has significantly changed in the last year or so

gillynova · #**104** Posted **Apr 19, 2021, 4:17 PM**

^^ Wow, I drove by here for the first time just yesterday haha

timbad · #**105** Posted **May 10, 2021, 7:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by timbad

meant to mention one other intersection-related thing: noticed that on the east side of S Van Ness, they appeared to be widening the median where Mission kind of splits, as one half bends south to continue as Mission and the other continues straight on as Otis. ...

here is a shot of that for reference. we'll see what happens with this

as for 30 Otis itself...

its little buddy is still shrouded

timbad · #**106** Posted **Jun 7, 2021, 2:11 AM**

(Van Ness median work has crossed over to S Van Ness)

along Otis. little buddy *still* shrouded

Pedestrian · #**107** Posted **Jun 14, 2021, 6:45 PM**

It's got a name: Chorus

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Construction Wrapping Up For 30 Otis Street, SoMa, San Francisco
BY: ANDREW NELSON 5:30 AM ON JUNE 14, 2021

Construction is wrapping up on 30 Otis Street as the tower is preparing for move-ins later this summer. The SoMa development will add 416 new dwelling units to the San Francisco housing market, along with retail and an updated home for the City Ballet School. Align Development is the project developer.

Online listings for units within 30 Otis Street, now dubbed Chorus, show that a portion of the dwelling units will be available starting this August . . . .

The public listings show prices range from $3,050 per month for a studio to $7,195 per month for a three-bedroom unit.

[The Hub . . . as imagined]

https://sfyimby.com/2021/06/construc...francisco.html

BobbyMucho · #**108** Posted **Jun 14, 2021, 7:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

It's got a name: Chorus

https://sfyimby.com/2021/06/construc...francisco.html

Can you imagine if that intersection looks that good once everything is finished? New trees, separated bike and bus lanes with a bus island. ✨

I’ve always wished the city would build out that tiny triangular sliver on the west corner and turn it into a small park or dog run.

homebucket · #**109** Posted **Jun 14, 2021, 7:55 PM**

Makes me wonder if they should've gone with a mini Columbus Circle style roundabout for this intersection.

pseudolus · #**110** Posted **Jun 14, 2021, 8:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by homebucket

Makes me wonder if they should've gone with a mini Columbus Circle style roundabout for this intersection.

I've posted this before: Market and Van Ness (one block north), 1923

https://webbie1.sfpl.org/multimedia/...s/AAA-9228.jpg

timbad · #**111** Posted **Jun 28, 2021, 9:26 AM**

little buddy still shrouded

timbad · #**112** Posted **Aug 3, 2021, 6:55 AM**

little buddy unshrouded!

sidewalk along Otis

sidewalk edge along S Van Ness and the future greenspace

timbad · #**113** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 6:55 PM**

(reposting from main thread)

Pedestrian · #**114** Posted **Sep 1, 2021, 8:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by timbad

sidewalk edge along S Van Ness and the future greenspace

My problem is I just don't see much "greenspace". Mostly I see pavement and not an unusual amount of that now that the city is putting "bulbouts" at most corners.