SF Officials Support Residential Plan

Developers have completed and submitted a preliminary project assessment (PPA) letter for the US$2-billion Freedom West project at 710 McAllister Street in San Francisco, SF YIMBY reported on May 10. In reply, San Francisco’s Planning Department expressed support for Freedom West to build 2,305 new apartments with affordable housing across four city blocks. PPA is the initial process that evaluates moderate to large proposals before development applications are filed. Freedom West Homes Corp. is joined by the project sponsor MacFarlane Partners, and Avanath Capital Management as the Freedom West 2.0 joint development team. The proposal seeks to replace 382 existing units, with all 382 tenants on-site to be offered replacement housing to be delivered within the first construction phase. Previously reported building heights are unchanged at 345 and 215 ft above street level. The developers are seeking LEED Silver certification. Preliminary application estimates the construction to cost US$800 million.