The San Francisco Planning Commission is on the verge of approving a project to expand the 'Urban Pioneer' building at 1452 Broadway from two to six stories, converting it into seven residential condos. The project faced initial challenges due to shadowing concerns affecting the adjacent Helen Wills Park playground, necessitating a redesign. By incorporating setbacks on the upper floors, the new plan meets city sunlight regulations. The project will also contribute to neighborhood beautification by adding two new street trees, reflecting a balance between development and community consideration.
The proposed plan to expand the 'Urban Pioneer' building to seven condos is designed to comply with the City's Sunlight Ordinance and minimize shadowing effects.
Redesigning the project to include a setback of the fifth and sixth floors addresses potential shadowing concerns while still allowing for the expansion of residential units.
The project also aims to enhance the neighborhood through the addition of two street trees, promoting both residential and environmental benefits.
Originally planned for eight units, the redesign reduced the structure to seven to avoid impacting the nearby Helen Wills Park playground.
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