Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District Reaches Consensus on Public
Realm Plan
The consensus will prove critical in securing continued support and funding
to develop the plan.
The Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District (FWCBD) held a Public Realm Community Planning Workshop on May 12, 2009. Over 60 people from the community attended the workshop. The purpose of the workshop was to
identify a single plan for improving the Fisherman's Wharf. The six key
elements of the plan agreed upon are:
- Pedestrian friendly streets and sidewalks
- Safe routes for bicycles
- Good for commerce
- Works well for transit
- Eases traffic congestion
- Facilitates parking
These elements will not only benefit San Francisco visitors and residents
alike, but will provide an economic stimulus to all businesses in the
Fisherman's Wharf area.
Over the past two and one half years the Fisherman's Wharf CBD has been
working with EDAW Inc. and the San Francisco Planning Department to explore
improvements to the area.
"The Fisherman's Wharf community should be proud about reaching consensus
on this plan," said Rodney Fong, President, Fisherman's Wharf CBD. Fong
added that "the consensus provides the momentum necessary in securing
support and funding to make this plan a reality."
The plan calls for the redesigning of Jefferson Street from Aquatic Park to
Pier 35 and includes designs for upgrades to appearance and pedestrian
usability, as well as modifications to traffic flows. Specific improvements
proposed involve the widening of sidewalks, creating much needed bicycle
lanes, and providing uncomplicated instruction and access to parking
facilities. The improvements to the streets and sidewalks will result in
the increased safety and overall experience of pedestrians and bicyclists
while also working toward alleviating the common complaint of overcrowding.
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