Debate continues over future of former UC space in Hayes Valley

For those that live in Hayes Valley, the future of the site bordered by Buchanan, Hermann, Laguna, and Haight is still up for discussion. This former UC Extension was shut down in 2003 and developers want to convert it from public use to mixed-use private (residential and commercial). Beyond Chron has an article discussing the current situation, including the mention of an August 25th meeting between neighbors and developers.

As that neighborhood cleans up, that very large parcel of land has become more and more valuable, highlighting the fact that losing another community/educational facility might not be in the community's best interest...