Artists get reprieve at Hunters Point

From today's Examiner, "Officials met with artists and other tenants Monday to discuss details of the [Naval cleanup] plan and inconveniences expected from the continuing cleanup of the former naval shipyard, which is being prepared for development. Roughly 400 artists work at the site, though only half received notices from the Navy. The City has arranged for all but 20 of the artists to stay, and Cohen said his office is working to identify space for them as well."

"Meanwhile, developer Lennar/BVHP began work this summer on the first phase of development. The work will prepare 66 acres for 1,200 homes and open space, with the first homes expected to be ready by 2008."