SAN FRANCISCO | Projects: Under Construction, Approved, and Proposed - Page 549

homebucket · #**10961** Posted **Sep 16, 2021, 8:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by timbad

wow, the block makeover is great! the re-skin of the building, meh.

Agreed. This is what it looks like now: https://goo.gl/maps/8wUV7PvmAPDBEod59

Should be a huge improvement. Even though this area is technically not the FiDi, the FiDi (and its local businesses) and the areas immediately adjacent to it could benefit from more housing.

Speaking of which, does anyone know if there are any plans for that surface parking lot on the corner of Main & Mission? Seems like this could be a prime spot for another highrise.

Pedestrian · #**10962** Posted **Sep 16, 2021, 8:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by timbad

wow, the block makeover is great! the re-skin of the building, meh.

I wasn't wild about the new skin either but notice the bulge in the middle which is kind of cool.

memester · #**10963** Posted **Sep 16, 2021, 9:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by homebucket

Agreed. This is what it looks like now: https://goo.gl/maps/8wUV7PvmAPDBEod59

Should be a huge improvement. Even though this area is technically not the FiDi, the FiDi (and its local businesses) and the areas immediately adjacent to it could benefit from more housing.

Speaking of which, does anyone know if there are any plans for that surface parking lot on the corner of Main & Mission? Seems like this could be a prime spot for another highrise.

That lot, i believe, is owned by the federal reserve. It has no meed to sell propery. but yeah, that is a great spot for a residential high rise.

theskysthelimit · #**10964** Posted **Sep 17, 2021, 12:56 AM**

^^^^^^

It would not surprise me if under the Federal Reserve lot are vaults filled with $$$$$.

I would say they would not want anything built on it for that reason.

whitty · #**10965** Posted **Sep 17, 2021, 3:39 AM**

Socketsite is reporting that the housing portion of this redevelopment is an 800+ foot residential tower: https://socketsite.com/archives/2021...-revealed.html

This is a huge redevelopment if it goes through.

homebucket · #**10966** Posted **Sep 17, 2021, 3:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by memester

That lot, i believe, is owned by the federal reserve. It has no meed to sell propery. but yeah, that is a great spot for a residential high rise.

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Originally Posted by theskysthelimit

^^^^^^

It would not surprise me if under the Federal Reserve lot are vaults filled with $$$$$.

I would say they would not want anything built on it for that reason.

That sucks. It's the only surface lot left in the Cut. Precious real estate right thurr.

homebucket · #**10967** Posted **Sep 17, 2021, 3:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by whitty

Socketsite is reporting that the housing portion of this redevelopment is an 800+ foot residential tower: https://socketsite.com/archives/2021...-revealed.html

This is a huge redevelopment if it goes through.

Agreed. Potential sites like this in this part of SF are very hard to come by.

timbad · #**10968** Posted **Sep 19, 2021, 8:36 AM**

the exterior fencing at Trinity is down...

and the sidewalk was looking pretty pristine for now

peeking inside

can't say I agree with all the aesthetic choices...

but there is an art piece along 8th that isn't too bad

jumping around... not sure we ever saw this little one on Octavia in Hayes Valley completely finished. turned out well

thought KQED might be done by now

the affordable one going up next to the Beauty on Bryant (near 19th St)

around the corner, I'd forgotten how much of the original building would be removed for this project

affordable one on 16th and Shotwell

seen in the background of the other affordable one closer to 17th

the passageway between it and the little park is done, so I suppose it is finished

looking north down Shotwell, with Nema in the distance. 2-3 years ago this street was wall-to-wall tents, and I once dodged a guy fleeing on a bike because he had just stolen someone's backpack from here

the Hub as seen from approx 15th and S Van Ness. 'downtown' is now palpable from the Mission

Jerry of San Fran · #**10969** Posted **Sep 19, 2021, 10:15 PM**

timbad - thanks for the updates. The "art" at Trinity IV is boring to hideous to my eye. It is apparent to me that it was the taste of San Giacomo. Those female figures in plastic barrels look cheap. A grand entrance ruined. And yes, I know people who DO like some of the stuff. In the eye of the beholder.

Pedestrian · #**10970** Posted **Sep 19, 2021, 10:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jerry of San Fran

timbad - thanks for the updates. The "art" at Trinity IV is boring to hideous to my eye. It is apparent to me that it was the taste of San Giacomo. Those female figures in plastic barrels look cheap. A grand entrance ruined. And yes, I know people who DO like some of the stuff. In the eye of the beholder.

I think I like them. Interesting at the very least.

BobbyMucho · #**10971** Posted **Sep 20, 2021, 12:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jerry of San Fran

timbad - thanks for the updates. The "art" at Trinity IV is boring to hideous to my eye. It is apparent to me that it was the taste of San Giacomo. Those female figures in plastic barrels look cheap. A grand entrance ruined. And yes, I know people who DO like some of the stuff. In the eye of the beholder.

I second this. The massive chrome Venus statue in the adjacent plaza is super appealing but, unfortunately, surrounded by cheap astroturf and loosely strewn landscaping features.

Overall I'm not super excited by the entire project, but it's made a massive contribution to Market street (and Mission and 8th) and hopefully even more once all of the commercial spaces are occupied.

obemearg · #**10972** Posted **Sep 21, 2021, 5:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by whitty

Socketsite is reporting that the housing portion of this redevelopment is an 800+ foot residential tower: https://socketsite.com/archives/2021...-revealed.html

This is a huge redevelopment if it goes through.

Very exciting news! Foster+Partners will apparently be responsible for the design of the residential tower, which should mean some quality architecture. Hope this gets built

homebucket · #**10973** Posted **Sep 21, 2021, 5:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by obemearg

Very exciting news! Foster+Partners will apparently be responsible for the design of the residential tower, which should mean some quality architecture. Hope this gets built

Hopefully they build it up to its maximum potential, both height and quality wise. Opportunities to build 800+ ft landmark, skyline altering/defining towers come few and far between in SF.

tall/awkward · #**10974** Posted **Sep 21, 2021, 7:04 PM**

Agreed. It would make up for the 400 foot Transbay tower that was built in a 700 foot zone. Sorry, I don't remember what they actually call that one, but it's across Mission from Millennium.

Pedestrian · #**10975** Posted **Sep 22, 2021, 7:14 PM**

New thread: SAN FRANCISCO | 610 - 698 Brannan St | 242 FT | 17 FL

1977 · #**10976** Posted **Oct 1, 2021, 6:44 AM**

Hadn't seen this rendering of Block 4:

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colemonkee · #**10977** Posted **Oct 1, 2021, 3:29 PM**

^ Ooooo, that's nice. Love the park too.

homebucket · #**10978** Posted **Oct 1, 2021, 3:43 PM**

Ehh... not bad. Looks alright I guess. Gives me some 5M vibes though (but a taller, slimmer version)... and that didn't turn out great.

Agree that the park is nice though, good for all the new residents in the area, filling the void in between YB and the Bow and Arrow Park. It's something that SF typically excels at.

Busy Bee · #**10979** Posted **Oct 1, 2021, 5:15 PM**

Kinda boring and played out if I'm being honest. There's no single stroke statement to be found in that design.

gillynova · #**10980** Posted **Oct 3, 2021, 5:52 PM**

Nice filler in the skyline. Could definitely be better