A New SF Landmark, Created by the Worlds Best Park Designer

James Corner Field Operations was announced this week as the firm chosen to redesign the New Presidio Parklands Project in San Francisco. James Corner Field Operations

James Corner Field Operations was announced this week as the firm chosen to redesign the New Presidio Parklands Project in San Francisco.

Five teams submitted proposals for what to do with a new swatch of land that was created when the city demolished Doyle Drive and built tunnels into the land. James Corner Field Operations

Five teams submitted proposals for what to do with a new swatch of land that was created when the city demolished Doyle Drive and built tunnels into the land.

Corner's proposal kept it simple: rather than build an icon, his plan includes several footpaths and outlook points. James Corner Field Operations

Corner's proposal kept it simple: rather than build an icon, his plan includes several footpaths and outlook points.

There will be three prime lookout points: a western one facing Golden Gate, a central spot overlooking Alcatraz Island, and an eastern outlook looking back over the city. James Corner Field Operations

There will be three prime lookout points: a western one facing Golden Gate, a central spot overlooking Alcatraz Island, and an eastern outlook looking back over the city.

A zcalo, or the main plaza. This will anchor the park by both providing a central drop off point for vehicles and by playing host to markets and festivals. James Corner Field Operations

A zcalo, or the main plaza. This will anchor the park by both providing a central drop off point for vehicles and by playing host to markets and festivals.

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A New SF Landmark, Created by the Worlds Best Park Designer