FAQ: What are the pros and cons of a proposed 55-story highrise in the Outer Sunset?

A: A proposed 55-story, mixed-use residential highrise in the Outer Sunset has generated mixed reactions.

It will include 712 residential units, retail, commercial, plus common and private open spaces.

Here are some pros and cons of the project:

Pros:

• Provides much-needed housing to San Francisco.

• Creates job opportunities.

• May attract more business to the area.

• Promotes sustainability through the use of green roofs and solar panels.

On the other hand, some concerns have been raised, including:

• Being out of character with the surrounding low-rise buildings.

• Significant increase in traffic.

• Impair local resources, like transportation and parking.

• Overcrowding in local schools.

While the potential benefits of new housing and sustainable design are promising, the impact of such a large development on the neighborhood’s character and infrastructure raises valid concerns.

As someone who grew up in the Outer Sunset, it will be fascinating to see how the community responds, and the inevitable showdown that will ensue.

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Original article published in the San Francisco Chronicle on April 23, 2023.