The jewels in a new proposal for San Francisco's Treasure Island remain hidden, writes urban design critic Morris Newman.
"Treasure Island has nearly every necessary feature to make it the most exciting new residential development in San Francisco. This 403-acre island just a few minutes north of the city's Ferry Terminal has superb views of both downtown San Francisco and the other bay islands. It has dozens of acres of greenfields and an environmentally sensitive coastline, to make it a regional eco-attraction. And the island, with its 125-acre companion,Yerbe Buena, are close enough to the city to become a self-contained, functional neighborhood.
And for a city in perpetual need of new housing, Treasure Island joins Mission Bay as San Francisco's two largest home-building opportunities.
What could be lacking? Start with a coherent urban design."
Thanks to Peter Slatin
FULL STORY: Where's The Treasure?
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