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The parts of San Francisco that have been an integral part of my life. The areas where much of who I am, developed. My first visit to San Francisco was in 1967, when I was in the military. I've been in and out of the city ever since, having lived there from 1983 to 1996 and continuing to have personal and professional contacts there that facilitate regular visits. The city was very important…  (read more)
SF Civic Center 1401 Market (0526)

SF Civic Center 1401 Market (0526)

27 Jul 2013 185
NEMA, at 10th and Market (which is 1401 Market), a 754 unit aparment complex with two towers, one at 19 stories and one at 35 stories. This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Civic Center 1600 Market at Franklin (0524)

SF Civic Center 1600 Market at Franklin (0524)

27 Jul 2013 113
Looking back towards the Castro with the following developments in view: 1600 Market (in black), 8 Octavia (the first crane), 1844 Market (next in black), 1960 Market (black and crane), and then across the street from 1960 Market, 2001 Market in black. This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Civic Center Market and 100 Van Ness (0523)

SF Civic Center Market and 100 Van Ness (0523)

27 Jul 2013 122
At 100 Van Ness, one block north of 1496 Market, a former office building being converted to 400 apartments -- the exterior is to be reskinned as glass. This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Civic Center 1600 Market at Franklin (0522)

SF Civic Center 1600 Market at Franklin (0522)

27 Jul 2013 144
Just a block and half down the street from 8 Octavia, 1600 Market at Franklin, VARA. VARA is the only one of the buildings listed so far that will consist soley of affordable apartments. In SF a person qualifies to rent there as a single if their income is no more than $38,950. This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Castro 1780 Market at 8 Octavia (0521)

SF Castro 1780 Market at 8 Octavia (0521)

27 Jul 2013 130
Construction of 8 Octavia (at Market). This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Castro 1780 Market at 8 Octavia First Baptist (0520)

SF Castro 1780 Market at 8 Octavia First Baptist…

27 Jul 2013 139
Next to the new condos at 8 Octavia, and across from the new condos at 1844 Market, stands First Baptist Church, built in 1910. FBC is one of the oldest Protestant congregations in San Francisco. This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Castro 1780 Market at 8 Octavia (0519)

SF Castro 1780 Market at 8 Octavia (0519)

27 Jul 2013 110
8 Octavia (at 1780 Market), 47 condo residences, with 100 Van Ness visible in the distance. This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Castro 1780 Market at 8 Octavia (0518)

SF Castro 1780 Market at 8 Octavia (0518)

27 Jul 2013 116
8 Octavia (at 1780 Market), 47 condo residences.This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Castro 1780 Market at 8 Octavia LGBT Center (0517)

SF Castro 1780 Market at 8 Octavia LGBT Center (0…

27 Jul 2013 178
Just down the street from Linea, one of the buildings of the LGBT center (the grey building), plus construction for 8 Octavia (see next). This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Castro sign (0516)

SF Castro sign (0516)

27 Jul 2013 113
In the midst of all the condo construction, an historic coffee shop.
SF Castro 1844 Market at Guerrero (0512)

SF Castro 1844 Market at Guerrero (0512)

27 Jul 2013 135
Detail of the construction sites visible in the adjacent photo. This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Castro 1844 Market at Guerrero (0511)

SF Castro 1844 Market at Guerrero (0511)

27 Jul 2013 124
Taken from across the street from Linea, looking at 1844 Market (113 rental units), and then 8 Octavia (first crane) and 100 Van Ness (second crane). Somewhat hidden (the yellow rectangle in the distance, seen below and to the left of the red light), is construction of 1600 Market, VARA. This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Castro 1960 Market at Buchanan Mint Bar (0510)

SF Castro 1960 Market at Buchanan Mint Bar (0510)

27 Jul 2013 2 134
The Mint, though now mixed and gay friendly, has a long history as a fixture of gay life in San Francisco. Overshadowing it is the construction of the Linea condos (see nearby pictures). This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Castro 1960 Market at Buchanan (0509)

SF Castro 1960 Market at Buchanan (0509)

27 Jul 2013 148
Older apartment building in the same block as Linea (see nearby photos). In the distance, additional new condo developments. This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Castro 1960 Market at Buchanan (0506)

SF Castro 1960 Market at Buchanan (0506)

27 Jul 2013 128
Linea. Looking up Buchanan from Market, at 1960 Market. See descriptions in nearby pictures. This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Castro 1960 Market at Buchanan (0505)

SF Castro 1960 Market at Buchanan (0505)

27 Jul 2013 144
Looking from Linea (see adjacent picture) towards downtown. The crane in the distance is at 1401 Market, NEMA (see that picture). In between are the new developments of 1844 Market, 8 Octavia, 1600 Market, and 100 Van Ness (see photos). This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Castro 1960 Market at Buchanan (0503)

SF Castro 1960 Market at Buchanan (0503)

27 Jul 2013 163
Linea "ONE-HUNDRED FIFTEEN STUNNING CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES DRAW A LINE CONNECTING MODERNITY, LIFESTYLE AND NEIGHBORHOODS" (from their website). This is a huge development (see nearby pictures) that is across from the 82 new units and Whole Foods Market at 2001 Market. This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
SF Castro 2001 Market at Dolores (0502)

SF Castro 2001 Market at Dolores (0502)

27 Jul 2013 1 159
The 82 new condos and Whole Foods Market at Dolores and Market, across the street from Safeway and the very large new development (Linea) at 1960 Market. This photo is part of an effort to document the tremendously high level of residential construction occurring in San Francisco. The project documented in this photo is one of 11 large-scale housing developments that are being built in a 10 block area that stretches for about a mile from the Castro neighborhood towards downtown.
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