The first 247 homes at The Shipyard will start construction in June 2013 now that final approval by the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII) has been obtained. The OCII Commission voted 5-0 to approve the development agreements for Blocks 50, 51, 53 and 54 at its May 21st meeting. The first two blocks,… Read more
Hunters Point: Parks
Join the Million Dog March at McLeran Park on June 2
As residents of San Francisco we LOVE our dogs. They are companion, exercise partner and confidant all rolled into one. So it is completely understandable that when a canine event comes around, one which could potentially break the Guinness World Record for largest dog walk, you have our attention. Enter the Million Dog March. If… Read more
Sunday Streets Returns to Bayview June 9th
San Francisco’s official block party, Sunday Streets, returns the Bayview/Dogpatch on Sunday, June 9th and we’re happy to announce Lennar Urban – The Shipyard is a proud sponsor of the event! Creating Fun and Building Community is what we’re all about, and Sunday Streets is the perfect way to celebrate this. Join the fun and help… Read more
Jeffrey Betcher: Community Blossoms in BVHP
Jeffrey Betcher from the Quesada Gardens Initiative talks about his experience living in his dream garden and watching the seeds planted long ago begin to blossom for all to enjoy in Bayview-Hunters Point. Q: As co-founder of Quesada Gardens Initiative and organizer for Bayview Footprints, you are clearly a community builder, and someone with a… Read more
Big Things are Headed for BVHP
Once the San Francisco 49ers move their operations to the teams’ new stadium in Santa Clara, Candlestick Park will undergo demolition with a 30-second implosion, thus ending a 53-year old era but ushering in an exciting new chapter in the region. The park is the responsibility of San Francisco’s Recreation and Park Department and they… Read more
The Shipyard at Hunters Point in the News…
Imagine a day when Hunters Point is the nicest spot in SF… Our friends at Transparent House help us do just that! Using their 3D photorealism to bring The Shipyard design and concepts to life, a detailed vision of the future for the 702-acre redevelopment is realized. As featured in The San Francisco Egoist, “Transparent House… Read more
Eli Goldman: Sunborne Grows in More Ways than One
Did you know? Bayview’s Sunborne is now the largest wholesale supplier of indoor plants to the interior landscape industry on the West Coast based on total sales, and one of the largest nurseries of its kind in the country! Eli Goldman, Sunborne’s COO takes his time to share a bit about this thriving 94124 business… Read more
Kathy Looper: Roll Up Your Sleeves and Put a Mark on the Place Where You Live
In recognition of our silent heroes, we sought to find a social entrepreneur and volunteer. You know the kind… those who roll up their sleeves, get dirty and pitch in where needed, behind the scenes, without expectation or public recognition. Kathy Looper is one Bayview Hunters Point resident that fits the bill. As we approach… Read more
Color Spotting at Flora Grubb with Patrick & Zann
If you haven’t visited our friends at Flora Grubb lately, you are in for a real treat. Not only is it a great place in BVHP to get some sunshine rays and fresh air, but add bursts of bold color, caffeine and a crew that are packed with plant knowledge and you have one amazing… Read more
ONEBAYAREA GRANT
On May 17, 2012, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) adopted the OneBayArea Grant Program (OBAG), which among other features will direct $38.8 million in federal transportation funds to San Francisco over the next four years. As the Congestion Management Agency (CMA) for San Francisco, the Authority will be issuing a call for projects to select… Read more