Project Goals

• Transform an underutilized urban site into a high-quality, high-density, mixed-use project with convenient access to public transit
• Enhance the public realm by creating vibrant retail space and inviting pedestrian gathering spaces
• Provide “green” urban living that incorporates sustainable design and thoughtfully considered materials and features

High-Density, Mixed-Use Development

• Eighty residential units with +/- 50% two-bedrooms or more,
• Site is extremely well served by Muni Metro, Bart and city buses,
• City Car Share cars located in both the residential and retail garages
• Bicycle Parking planned for every residential unit, plus ample bicycle parking in the retail garage for retail shoppers

Enhance Public Realm

• Provide quality architecture and incorporate contextual materials
• Emphasis on verticality and 25-30 foot module allows the building to continue the residential rhythm of the area
• Flat-iron form that enhances the corner and highlights the entrance to the historic Mission Dolores Neighborhood District
• High-quality landscape design along Dolores and Market to enhance the pedestrian experience.
• At the Market/Dolores corner we have planned a small plaza outside Whole Foods with café seating and tables, enhanced paving and seat walls.
• Environmentally conscious landscaping includes storm water retention into green living
• Raised planters, street furniture, liner residential units and landscaping screen the parking level
• Picture windows into the store add some retail life and activity on Dolores

“Green Living” Practices

• Whole Foods Market energy efficient store design and operation to implement energy reduction systems in the store
• Whole Foods Market supports local non-profits in the community
• Whole Foods Market buys from local sources, where possible

Green Positive Economic Impact to the Neighborhood

• Recycled and Sustainable Materials: residential finishes, building materials
• Sustainable Features: water catchment, green roofs, landscaped podium to reduce the heat island effect, cistern and water retention to be used in landscape irrigation
• LEED™- certification (minimum silver is anticipated)
• Whole Foods Market will create approximately 170 jobs for local residents
• The residential units will enable more residents to live in the neighborhood and support local schools, businesses and community organizations
• The residential units will enable more residents to live in the neighborhood and support local schools, businesses and community organizations
• The project will generate sales and real estate tax revenue for the city, as well as, MOP Impact fees for neighborhood improvements

Design

• “Flow-through” residential units are passively ventilated and maximize solar access for residents
• Welcoming and useable residential common area for community gathering and entertaining

Disclaimer: The plans, specifications and zoning for the project are subject to approval of the City and County of San Francisco and may be modified prior to the public approvals for the project. For any questions relating to the planning and zoning code, please contact the San Francisco Planning Department.