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Economic and Community Development DepartmentJanuary 2015

 

  
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 Downtown Station Area Plan Approved

 

The adopted Downtown Station Area Specific Plan will add new

residential and employment uses within the Plan area, estimated at approximately 1,400 dwelling units and up to 4,200 new residents, 800,000 Square Feet (SF) of commercial uses, 21,000 SF of industrial uses, and 1.2 million SF of new office/research and development space.  The Plan focuses intensification in those areas closest to the Caltrain Station (1/4 mile distance) and immediately surrounding Grand Avenue. 

 

Without a vibrant pedestrian experience and a safe, accessible transit station, the Plan's anticipated new development would not be well served.  Accordingly, the Plan envisions street and intersection improvements as a cornerstone to create a safe, attractive, and accessible environment for all pedestrians.  Widened sidewalks, street trees and pedestrian lighting are included, and intersection safety improvements are prioritized within this area.  Three (3) public plaza areas with special paving and design will balance the scale of anticipated development and will be located adjacent to City Hall, in the Linden Neighborhood, and at the new Caltrain station that should be updated by 2019.  Both the City Hall and Linden Neighborhood plazas would function at most times as a normal city block but on occasion, could be transformed into a venue for special events or celebrations and closed to vehicular traffic. 

 

As streetscape improvement funding is secured, angled parking will be replaced with parallel parking to accommodate new bicycle lanes along Grand Avenue and Airport Boulevard would be reconfigured to eliminate left turns onto Grand Avenue so that a pedestrian crossing refuge can be constructed for safe passage to the new Caltrain station and plaza. 

Caltrain Station Relocation 

San Mateo County Transit Authority approved $49.1 million for the relocation of the  South San Francisco Caltrain station. The City contributed $5.9 million towards the project. The station will be relocated to the intersection of Grand Avenue and Airport Boulevard. This project in conjunction with the  Downtown Plan will improve bike, pedestrian & transit links between the businesses on the East of 101 and the rest of the City!

Downtown Bicycle Racks

As part of the Downtown Right of Way Improvement program new bike racks were installed to replace the old dilapidated racks. The new racks have a sleek design and have text in the center referring to the City as "South City" which is how local residents proudly refer to South San Francisco.

 

 

Thinking Green with Solar Panel Installations

South San Francisco residents and businesses continue to be conscientious of their energy consumption. In 2014, the Building Division issued 110 solar array system permits of which 90% were for residential projects. Preliminary numbers show that over 3,000 panels were installed resulting in energy savings throughout the City. 

Local Business Spotlight

 

alcohol_display.jpg Bottles + Bitters
240 Grand Avenue

 

Bottles + Bitters is a local destination for South San Francisco employees and residents.  It offers a wide variety of wine and liquor options as well as the barware to make the perfect cocktail.  The business offers tasting sessions at no cost and offers tips on how to make cocktails.  Learn more about Bitters + Bottles through their website or stop by their boutique liquor store on Grand Avenue during your lunch to see their selections.

 

SubCulture Deli
151 South Spruce Avenue

 

Subculture offers warm deli sandwiches, chili, salads and so much more.  You'll have to work your way through the menu to decide which is your favorite.  The owner is friendly and makes you feel right at home.  Their famous chili packs the perfect punch.  Call in your order ahead of time as they are extremely busy during the lunch hour.  Their menu is available online at http://www.subculturedeli.com/.