Bayview-Hunters Point developers along with Lennar are making the promise of community involvement in the redevelopment of Hunters Point Shipyard a reality. “We are seeing the birth of an entirely new community, something for people to be excited and hopeful for,” Dr. Aurelious Walker said Friday, pastor of the True Hope Church of God in Christ in the Bayview.
“This is a turning point in the history of Bayview-Hunters Point.”
Among the companies chosen to partner with Lennar in the building of homes at the Shipyard are Tabernacle Affiliated Developers, Dr. George Davis and Baines & Roberston Inc., Bethel A.M.E. Church and Dr. Caesar Churchwell and McCoy Developments & Associates.
As part of their joint venture partnerships with Lennar, these community developers will build 30 percent of the homes planned for Parcel A at the Shipyard.
“We wanted the community to be fully invested in the redevelopment of the Shipyard,” said Kofi Bonner, President of Lennar Urban’s Bay Area Division.
“That means Bayview residents and local developers helping us to do this important work.”
The community builder program is part of the Community Benefits Agreement between Lennar and the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency for Phase I of the redevelopment of the Shipyard. Local companies were selected after being vetted by community members.
“We are glad for the opportunity to work with Lennar on this historic project,” said Bishop Donald E. Green, President of the Tabernacle Affiliated Developers.
“It is inspiring to watch this neighborhood take shape after so many years of delay.”