Federal Register Notice of Proposed Use Limit of Battery Caulfield Road (scroll down for details)
Introducing the Public Health Service District
After years of planning and rehabilitation, the Public Health Service District (PHSD) has been re-imagined as a welcoming park gateway with residences, cultural and educational organizations, and new trails. The PHSD is a “green neighborhood” to be recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Neighborhood Development program (LEED ND).
What’s Here?
Presidio Landmark and Townhomes
In a remarkable adaptive reuse project, Forest City Development has converted the former hospital, the largest historic building in the Presidio, into 154 apartments. Seven small townhomes have been constructed on Belles Street. Forest City is targeting LEED Gold Certification for Building 1801 and LEED Platinum Certification for The Belles Townhomes. Learn more.
Historic Wyman Avenue
Three single family homes and eight duplexes once occupied by physicians and their families have been prepared for the next generation of Presidio residents. Wyman Avenue homes have been fully rehabilitated, restoring their original character while incorporating contemporary and sustainable features. Units range in size from 1,700 square feet to 3,330 square feet, with three, four, or five bedrooms. All Wyman homes contribute to the Presidio’s National Historic Landmark District designation. If you are interested in renting a home, contact Presidio Residences at (415) 561-5454 or housing@jscopresidio.com.
A Mix of Organizations
The district is enlivened by diverse organizations including Arion Press, the nation’s largest fine printing establishment, Arion’s program partner at the Grabhorn Institute, Lone Mountain Children’s Center, and more. If you are interested in leasing space in Buildings 1802, 1806, or the recently rehabilitated former Nurses’ Quarters (Building 1808), contact the Presidio Trust Real Estate Department at (415) 561-5335 or leasing@presidiotrust.gov.
Gateway to the Outdoors
Upgraded public trails link the Public Health Service District to the rest of the park, including the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Mountain Lake Trail, Park Boulevard Trail, and Lobos Creek Valley Trail. A new scenic overlook offers views toward the Pacific Ocean and Lobos Creek Valley, where a natural creek and dune habitat support rare native plants and wildlife.
Proposed Use Limits on Battery Caulfield Road
Federal Register Notice of Proposed Use Limit of Battery Caulfield Road
(public comment period ends October 15)
The Presidio Trust is considering two approaches to limit vehicular use of a portion of Battery Caulfield Road: 1) limitation of vehicular use during weekday peak AM and PM hours, 7 to 9 am and 5 to 7 pm, as well as on weekends (Alternative 1); or 2) limitation of vehicular use at all times (Alternative 2). The proposed limitation on vehicular use is intended to reduce cut-through traffic to maintain public health and safety, to protect environmental values, to protect natural resources, and to avoid conflict among visitor uses. By restricting the use of Battery Caulfield Road, the Trust also intends to reduce the amount of traffic through the 14th and 15th Avenue gates.
The Trust invites comments on both of these proposed limits of public use. Send comments to: John Fa, The Presidio Trust, 34 Graham Street, P.O. Box 29052, San Francisco, CA 94129-0052, or via email to: batterycaulfield@presidiotrust.gov. Please make sure your comments have your name and contact information. Comments must be received no later than October 15, 2010 (extended from September 1).
A public meeting was held on Tuesday, October 5. View the meeting transcript.
All written comments submitted to the Trust will be considered, and this proposed use limit may be modified accordingly. The final decision of the Trust will be published in the Federal Register.
View the Notice of Proposed Use Limit of Battery Caulfield Road
View the Map
View the Traffic Analysis
Gateway and Circulation Changes – Begins October 1, 2010
On October 1, 2010, the Presidio Trust will implement the long-planned traffic circulation changes for the Public Health Service District (PHSD). The gate at 14th Avenue will be re-opened and will serve as the vehicular entrance to the district. At the 14th Avenue Gate, traffic flow will become one-way entering the Presidio, and at the 15th Avenue Gate, traffic flow will become one-way exiting the park. No vehicles will be allowed entry to the Public Health Service District via 15th Avenue as of Friday, October 1, 2010. A contraflow bike lane on 15th Avenue will allow cyclists to continue to enter via the 15th Avenue Gate.
View Map of Circulation Changes to 14th/15th Avenue Gates
The traffic flow on 14th and 15th Avenues between Lake Street and the park gates will continue to be two-way, and access to homes on these City blocks from Lake Street will be unchanged. Signage has been installed at key junctions to alert the public to these impending traffic changes. There has been communication and coordination with the City and County of San Francisco, and the U.S. Park Police will be on site during the transition. If you have any questions, please contact Diana Parker, Presidio Trust, at dparker@presidiotrust.gov or (415) 561-5468.
Additional Information
Read about the History of the Public Health Service District
View the PHSD Project Documents