Community engagement and infrastructure development took center stage at the recent San Francisco government meeting, where officials discussed the ongoing master planning for the city’s rail yard project. Prologis, in partnership with Caltrain, is spearheading the public outreach process, ensuring that community voices are heard as the design evolves.

The meeting highlighted the extensive efforts already made to involve the public, including workshops and pop-up events that have attracted significant participation. “There have been lots of opportunities for the public to participate and provide feedback on the design as it develops,” a representative noted, emphasizing the interactive nature of these engagements.

As the project progresses, Prologis will lead the design of the vertical development, while Caltrain focuses on the technical infrastructure necessary for the project. This collaboration has been in the works for over two years, with a preliminary business case established to align the goals of all parties involved.

A key topic of discussion was the infrastructure funding plan, which is still in the collaborative stages among the three lead agencies. Officials anticipate that this plan will be presented to the planning commission as part of a development agreement, which will also address affordable housing commitments. “There will be affordable housing on the project,” confirmed a commissioner, indicating that discussions on implementation are ongoing.

As the project moves forward, the city aims to ensure that community needs and infrastructure requirements are met, setting the stage for a development that reflects the voices of San Francisco residents.