Community Workshop on Proposed Urban Design Guidelines

On By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn development, Monterey Boulevard, SF Planning Dept, Uncategorized

SF Planning’s new Urban Design Guidelines will give direction to designers, builders, and developers, and shape the future of San Francisco in this time of rapid change. The areas in and around Sunnyside that will be impacted by the guidelines are marked in orange on this portion of the map included in a recent SF Planning presentation (PDF 47MB).

Portion of map from Urban Design Guidelines showing areas affected by new program. From SF Planning.
Portion of map from Urban Design Guidelines showing areas affected by new program. From SF Planning. Monterey Blvd from Edna to Ridgewood is the only area within Sunnyside so marked. Other nearby areas include much of Glen Park Village and Ocean Ave, and some of San Jose Ave.

SF Planning is holding a public workshop about changes to the guidelines, which provide a framework for the review process for design professionals, such as developers and architects, as well as the general public. They are intended to guide all building development in all districts and establish a citywide set of expectations, goals, values, and qualities by which projects are evaluated during the review process.design review. More below, from http://sf-planning.org/urban-design-guidelines. Review a summary presentation here (PDF). More on November 16th workshop below:    

Community Workshops on the Proposed Urban Design Guidelines
10/25/2016
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Community Workshops on the Proposed Urban Design Guidelines

The proposed Urban Design Guidelines will serve as the overarching document for design review throughout the City, providing a framework for the review process for both design professionals, such as developers and architects, as well as the general public.

Join San Francisco Planning for a community workshop to learn more about the proposed Urban Design Guidelines and what we’ve heard in our conversations with different neighborhoods across the City.

Visit our website to download the latest Draft Document and to RSVP.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Location: San Francisco Planning 1650 Mission Street, 4th Floor
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Check back with us soon for a confirmed second meeting in early December!

The proposed Urban Design Guidelines are intended to create a coordinated and consistent design review process and promote a more thoughtful and holistic approach to city building. If you would like members of the Urban Design Guidelines Team to attend an upcoming neighborhood or organization meeting, please contact Anne Brask at anne.brask@sfgov.org.

Accessibility: 1650 Mission is ADA accessible. For other disability accommodations or language assistance, please contact Candace SooHoo at candace.soohoo@sfgov.org or 415-575-9157 at least 72 hours in advance of the event.

Light refreshments will be provided.

This workshop is free and open to the public. RSVPs are not mandatory, but helpful to ensure we have enough materials.

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