Land Use & Community

Politics/Economics: 355 11th Street was the first project to emerge from San Francisco’s new priority permitting process for LEED Gold buildings. Significant amounts of time and money were saved by fast-tracking the approvals process.

Additionally, the LEED Gold rating and high-profile sustainability have since translated into a dramatic increase in the desirability of the project’s leased space.

Transportation: Located in the heart of San Francisco’s SoMa district, the project is generously served by public transportation (Bart, Muni, Cal-Train), and is well within walking distance for SoMa and Mission district residents.

Ample secure bicycle parking and a shower room and locker area are available for the use of all building occupants, helping to make cycling to work a viable option—especially for those with longer commutes.

Aided by the project’s sustainability goals, the project team was able to negotiate a minimum parking requirement of only six spaces—four of which have been reserved for alternative-fuel vehicles (CNG)