Housing & Development

With First Center For Homeless Living In Vehicles Set To Close, Supervisors Review Cost, Performance

In advance of the closure of the first site for people living in their vehicles at the Balboa Park Upper Yard, city officials discussed the data and takeaways at a Board of Supervisors committee hearing.

By Jerold Chinn

/ 26 Feb 2021

Neighbors To Review Merced Heights Playground Lower Terrace Renovation Plan Options

The Recreation and Parks Department is holding a virtual community meeting for the second phase of the $6 million renovation of Merced Heights Playground.

By Alex Mullaney

/ 12 Feb 2021

Drawing of proposed Merced Heights Playground lower terrace renovation

First Phase of $6M Merced Heights Playground Renovation Complete

Last October, Merced Heights Playground reopened to the public after $2.9 million in upgrades. More upgrades are in the works for the popular park.

By Jerold Chinn

/ 6 Feb 2021

Merced Heights Playground play structure

Supervisor Ahsha Safai Calls For Hearing About Safe Parking Lot Pilot Program

District 11 Supervisor Ahsha Safai called for a hearing at the Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss the outcome of the city’s first Safe Parking Lot for people living in their vehicles.

By Jerold Chinn

/ 15 Jan 2021

Supervisor Ahsha Safai Calls For Hearing About Safe Parking Lot Pilot Program

Neighbors Gather Donations, Holiday Gifts For Residents Of Balboa Park Station Vehicle Triage Center

Neighbors are collecting donated decorations, supplies and gifts for the residents of the Vehicle Triage Center on the Balboa Park Station.

By Alex Mullaney

/ 11 Dec 2020

Design For Balboa Park Station Plaza Revealed

BART and Mission Housing Development Corporation officials revealed the designs for the forthcoming Balboa Park Station Upper Yard.

By Jerold Chinn

/ 4 Dec 2020

Rendering of the Balboa Park Upper Yard housing development and plaza

BART, Mission Housing To Hold 2 Virtual Meetings About Balboa Park Upper Yard Housing, Plaza

BART, Mission Housing Development Corporation to provide updates to the community about their projects on the Upper Yard at Balboa Park Station.

By Alex Mullaney

/ 27 Nov 2020

Planning Department, District 7 Supervisor Engaging Community About Future Housing Needs

The San Francisco Planning Department and Office of District 7 Supervisor Norman Yee are taking feedback from District 7 residents about prioritizing housing for seniors and families.

By Jerold Chinn

/ 20 Nov 2020

‘Pre-Construction Ceremony’ Held For Balboa Park Upper Yard Housing Development

A "pre-construction ceremony" was held for the 100% affordable, 131-unit mixed-use housing project at the site of the Balboa Park Station Upper Yard.

By Jerold Chinn

/ 23 Oct 2020

Upper Yard Housing Development Secures Funds As Groundbreaking Delayed By COVID-19

While both soft and actual groundbreaking ceremonies may have been delayed, the Upper Yard housing development has cleared several hurdles in the past few months worth celebrating.

By David Mamaril Horowitz

/ 8 Oct 2020

1,100-Unit Balboa Reservoir Development Agreement Approved By Board of Supervisors

On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved the 1,100-unit Balboa Reservoir housing development.

By David Mamaril Horowitz

/ 14 Aug 2020

Drawing of Balboa Reservoir housing development

1,100-Unit Balboa Reservoir Development Project Clears Two Supervisor Committees

The 1,100-unit Balboa Reservoir development project plan passed two legislative hurdles this week.

By Alex Mullaney

/ 31 Jul 2020