CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Treasure Island Reuse Plan
General Plan Amendments and Redevelopment Plan
Project Type: Reuse Plan for Treasure Island Naval Station
Scale: 550 Acres−Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Islands
Start Date: 1994− Base Closure 1997
Status: Reuse Plan Adopted in 1996, Cleanup and Transfer to City Underway
Role: Alison Kendall, AICP, Treasure Island Planning Manager, San Francisco Planning Department
The Treasure Island Naval Station included all of Treasure Island a man-made island in the middle of San Francisco Bay, and most of Yerba Buena Island, a natural island which serves as a mid-point of the Bay Bridge. The Naval Station was closed in 1996, and environmental cleanup is proceeding, along with transfer of portions of the island to the City and County of San Francisco. Alison Kendall managed the preparation of the Reuse Plan for Treasure Island Naval Station, including a consultant budget of $850,000 and a Planning Department staff budget of $250,000. She negotiated consultant contracts, led the public involvement process, and managed the preparation of the Reuse Plan and prepared subsequent amendments to the General Plan for Treasure Island. In managing the Plan preparation, Alison coordinated closely with the Redevelopment Agency staff, the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission and other City officials throughout the process. She also worked with Navy personnel on conversion issues, interim uses, and preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement and other environmental documents for the conversion of the island from military to local jurisdiction.
The Plan Concept emphasizes public recreation and entertainment uses, capitalizing on spectacular views of downtown San Francisco and the Bay and historic buildings dating from the island’s early years as an airport and exposition grounds. The plan includes a phased reuse concept address significant transportation constraints and a need for substantial infrastructure improvements to improve seismic safety.