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Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project
Background
The Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) is situated along the Great Highway south of Sloat and north of Skyline. The Great Highway passes through Recreation and Park Department property in this area. Recreational and open space elements planned for this soon to be former roadway include a multi-use trail, restroom, beach access stairs and a parking lot, and are a part of the SFPUC’s Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project, which is in its design phase.
Goals of the Recreational and Open Space Project Elements of the OBCCAP
- Connect Coastal trail from the Great Highway to Lake Merced for use by pedestrians and cyclists;
- Provide pedestrian access to the shore; and
- Provide replacement parking to access the shore.
Project Overview
Ocean Beach south of Sloat has experienced significant erosion during the past 15 years. The SPUR Ocean Beach Master Plan outlines a managed retreat strategy to allow for some retreat of the coastline, while still protecting important city infrastructure, namely Public Utilities Commission wastewater pipes and associated infrastructure. The strategy includes four key aspects:
1. Buried seawall to protect the Lake Merced Tunnel;
2. Creation of multi-use trail and parking;
3. Roadway changes and intersection improvements.
4. Replace the Sloat Restroom with a new restroom building.
The Recreation and Park Department worked with the National Park Service, SFMTA, Public Works, PUC, and other government agencies to develop the Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project. Recreation and Park’s proposed improvements to the area include adding a new multi-use trail for pedestrian and bike access between Sloat and Skyline - connecting a link along the shoreline that is currently missing, and replacing coastal parking.
More information about the coordinated effort to address Ocean Beach adaptation efforts can be found on the San Francisco Planning Department's Ocean Beach website.
Recreational & Open Space Project Elements
Multi-Use Path
- Build a multi-use path and replacement restroom in a closed portion of Great Highway;
- Build a replacement parking lot;
- Create plaza near Sloat and Great Highway; and
- Open trail to connect to beach and existing trail network once tunnel work completed.
Project Partners
- SPUR
- Public Utilities Commission
- San Francisco Public Works
- San Francisco Planning Department
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)
- National Park Service: Golden Gate National Recreation Area
- San Francisco Zoo
- San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA)
- Caltrans (California Department of Transportation)
- California Coastal Commission
Funding
Funding source amounts to be determined based on final scope, but may include:
- 2020 Health and Recovery Bond
- SFPUC
- San Francisco Office of Resilience and Capital Planning
Project Schedule
Phase | Timeline |
Planning | 2016 |
Design | 2019 |
Construction | Late 2024 |
Open to the public | 2028 |
Project Updates
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Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) | Rec Park Commission hearing Thurs, Oct 19
Following the Planning Commission (9/28/23) and PUC Commission (10/10/23) hearings, the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project will be heard at this week’s Rec Park Commission on Thursday, October 19th at 10 am. Read on... -
Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) | Response to Comments Published
The San Francisco Planning Department has published the Responses to Comments document for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project on the Read on... -
Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project | Project update August 2023
Upcoming Opportunity to Provide Public Comment for the Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) Read on... -
Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Update 1/20!
The design team is finalizing the 95% Construction Documents and . . . Read on... -
Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Art Proposals are posted!
Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Art Proposals are posted! Read on... -
Upcoming Opportunity to Provide Public Comment for Ocean Beach Project
Phase 2 of the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Civic Design Review for the . . . Read on... -
Thank You for Joining Our April 20th Webinar!
On April 20, 2022 the Recreation & Park Department, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and . . . Read on... -
Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project—Webinar on April 20
An upcoming multi-agency, virtual community webinar will share status updates on the City’s Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Read on... -
Public Art Opportunity at Ocean Beach!
The San Francisco Arts Commission invites artists and artist teams residing in the United States to submit qualifications for a public art opportunity Read on... -
Draft EIR for Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Published
The San Francisco Planning Department has published the draft environmental impact report for the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project. . . Read on... -
Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Update 3/11!
There are two upcoming opportunities to provide public comment on this project. . . Read on... -
Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Update 2/18!
Thank you to the 90+ community members who joined us for . . . Read on... -
Please Join us for Virtual Community Meeting on Upcoming Ocean Beach Project
Please join the City’s multi-agency virtual community meeting to . . . Read on... -
Check out the Discussion on South Ocean Beach Project with SPUR
Check out the panel discussion on the project . . . Read on... -
Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project Update 10/7!
Planning and design is ongoing for this project . . . Read on...
Project Details
- SPUR Ocean Beach Master Plan
- Local Coastal Plan, California Coastal Commission, May 10th, 2018
- Civic Design Review, Phase 2, presentation, May 16, 2022 (PDF)
- Civic Design Review, Conceptual Presentation, March 15, 2021 (PDF)
- San Francisco Arts Commission, Art Enrichment Allocation Report, 1/27/2021 (PDF)
Commission Materials
- Rec Park Commission, Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) – CEQA, Conceptual Design, Roadway Recommendation and MOU with SFPUC, October 19, 2023 (PDF)
- Rec Park Commission, Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project, presentation, October 19, 2023 (PDF)
Grant Materials
Community Meetings - Notes and Presentations
- Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaption Project, Community Meeting #2, presentation, April 20, 2022
- Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaption Project, Community Meeting #2, Q&A, April 20, 2022
- Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaption Project, Community Meeting #1, presentation, December 3, 2020
- Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaption Project, Community Meeting #1, Q&A, December 3, 2020
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Monica Scott
Project ManagerPhone: 1-628-652-6632