The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission unanimously voted last week to approve the final design for the $40 million Embarcadero Plaza waterfront park. 

As part of the city’s economic recovery and downtown revitalization strategy, the 5-acre space at the foot of Market Street will transform into a large central lawn, playground, community gathering space and outdoor dining area, a city news release said. 

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A UC Berkeley student from San Francisco, Kelcie is passionate about public-service journalism, politics, and local government. She enjoys tackling complex topics and making them accessible to readers.