Energy Efficient Fort Mason Center
$2,000,000

This earmark request is for the 2010 fiscal year.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (CA-8) requests $2,000,000 for:
Fort Mason Center
Landmark Building A, Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, CA 94123

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Summary

In collaboration with the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Fort Mason Center operates the retired US Army West Coast Port of Embarkation (a National Historic Landmark) as a center for Culture, Education and Recreation. As the first adaptive re-use of a former military installation Fort Mason Center remains a national standard for historic preservation, urban planning, sustainable business practices, non profit support and incubation, and performing arts excellence. Located on the Northwest side of the San Francisco waterfront including ten buildings and three piers, Fort Mason Center leases space to 24 non profit organizations, including five theatres, four museums and internationally renowned Green's restaurant in support of its mission and hosts over 15,000 special events, performances and meetings in 130,000 sq ft of space to non-profit, corporate and individual clients each year. Serving over 1.7 million patrons annually Fort Mason Center is nationally recognized as a "best practices" model for successful base conversion and non profit sustainability. The 96 year old Pier 2 houses the Cowell Theater in the north end, the Cowell gallery/corridor and the Herbst Pavilion. In 2005, the NPS/GGNRA completed a successful seismic upgrade of the Pier 2 sub structure in preparation for additional rehabilitation work. This project specifically incorporates sustainable design and construction strategies consistent with LEED Silver (or better) certification, in addition to an expansive use of solar and wind energy in a historically sensitive context within a densely populated urban environment. Funds are requested for costs associated with this next phase of the restoration including repairs related to sustainability and energy efficiency, as well as seismic safety and patron access.

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