Candlestick Center Innovation District

San Francisco, California
The Epicenter of a Live, Work, Play Ecosystem

We were engaged by FivePoint to amend the Design for Development for the 22.3-acre Candlestick Point, the footprint of the former NFL stadium owned by the City and County of San Francisco and former home of the San Francisco 49ers. Redevelopment of this area, which is largely underdeveloped and separated from the urban grid of the city, represents a rare opportunity to create an entirely new shoreline community within the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood.

Candlestick Center Innovation District’s design framework strives to seamlessly integrate with the rest of the Candlestick and Bayview neighborhoods, emphasizing vibrant, engaging public spaces and featuring a walkable environment that allows a variety of commercial and residential land uses to be connected through a network of paseos and a central promenade.

  • Client: FivePoint
  • Size: 22 acres
  • Completion Date: 2024
The Central Promenade is a connecting spine. At the heart of the site, this expansive pathway not only links the site to its surroundings but also fosters an inclusive and dynamic community gathering space for all.
Future Forward Innovation District

An Innovation District is a place for multi-dimensional collaboration that focuses on employment, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on research and development. Candlestick Center is one of four neighborhoods within Candlestick Point offering a vibrant live, work, play ecosystem. With residential, recreation, and an economic center all within walkable distance, Candlestick Center plays a vital role in creating a hub for employment, entertainment, and recreation. The Innovation District framework supports a mix of uses that ensures flexibility to adapt to future market conditions.

Buildings at Candlestick Center will be thoughtfully oriented to open up views to the water. By strategically placing the short edge of the buildings along the edge of Arelious Walker Drive, Candlestick Center provides visual and physical porosity through the neighborhood.
Creating an inviting and an equitably accessible public realm within the Innovation District is paramount. The public spaces will embed climate forward features and elements for enhanced human comfort and enjoyment.
Honoring Candlestick's History

To honor Candlestick’s rich history, streets will bear the names of local sports legends and community leaders, as selected by residents. Prominent historical markers will celebrate the iconic game-winning touchdown reception in the 1981 NFC championship game played between the Dallas Cowboys and the eventual Super Bowl XVI champion San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on January 10th, 1982.

The legacy of this place will continue as Candlestick Center evolves into a hub of community life, innovation, entertainment, and culture, while serving as a flexible economic engine.

Project Team

Geeti Silwal
People
Geeti Silwal
Lise Barriere
People
Lise Barriere

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