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Mission Bay Master Plan

Design/Completion 1987/ongoing San Francisco, California, USA Catellus Development Corporation Site area: 315 acres

A comprehensive master plan for the mixed-use development of a 315-acre site south of downtown San Francisco, the project is located along the waterfront, creating a new district on land formerly owned by the Southern Pacific Railroad. The centerpiece of the plan is an integrated community which will become an economic and housing resource for the city. Approximately 8,000 residential units are planned to housc people of varying incomcs, including singles, families, and individuals with special needs.

Mission Bay is a predominantly pedestrian environment, with parks and open spaces marking major commercial centers and providing view corridors and pedestrian connections to the waterfront and adjoining districts. When completed, Mission Bay will be one of the largest privately sponsored urban developments in California.

1    I.ong Bridgc Pla/a: stroi ling towards the bay

2    Afternoon on King Street, Mission Bay*s commercial bou!evard

3    An ontdoor cafe in Crcscent Park

4    Aerial vicw of Mission Bay

5    Site plan

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