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Scenario A
Scenario A rebuilds the gym/recreation-wellness center on its existing site. It locates Creative Arts on the softball field site
along Lake Merced Boulevard, the nursing/child care/research building on the Lakeview Center site, the museum on the
Tapia Triangle, and the conference center/hotel at 19th Avenue/Buckingham Way. Following are pluses and minuses.
Gymnasium /Recreation /Wellness Center on existing site:
Plus:
- Gym remains at the heart of the campus, adjacent to existing athletic facilities and Cox Stadium
- Close to existing parking for public events
- Proximity to student center expands social space
Minus:
- Requires an interim athletic/recreation facility to be built on the existing tennis courts, thus increasing costs and requiring
some temporary restrictions on gym activities
- Eliminates potential prime academic building site in the core
Creative Arts on softball site:
Plus:
- Site relatively unencumbered (provided softball can be accommodated elsewhere) and large enough for expansion and
single-level building configuration
- Truck access from Font Boulevard or Lake Merced Boulevard
- Landmark building on Lake Merced Boulevard edge that anchors westward expansion of academic core
Minus:
- Site is somewhat removed from the center of the campus, Muni Metro transit, and not as easy to find from 19th Avenue or the Quad
Nursing/ Child Care/Research on the Lakeview Center site:
Plus:
- Site available for early development
- Good access for drop-off from Lake Merced Boulevard
Minus:
- Site is remote from academic core
- Eliminates prime site for landmark, semi-public use (although child care has a semi-public, community aspect)
Conference Center/Hotel on 19th Avenue/ Buckingham Way site:
Plus:
- High-profile site with good transit and auto access
- Close to Stonestown mall for amenities
- Could take advantage of Stonestown’s off-peak parking surplus
Minus:
- Removes existing housing that may need to be replaced before construction can occur
Museum on Tapia Triangle:
Plus:
- Creates a cultural arts “district” with Creative Arts
- Animates Holloway
- Close to associated programs/collections in Humanities, Fine Arts, Library, etc.
Minus:
- Remote from Muni Metro transit
- Remote from science programs with collections
Scenario A
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