Overview
Built in 1917, UC Hall is the oldest building standing on the UCSF Parnassus campus. The building currently houses offices, labs, clinics, and classrooms, but discussions are underway about options for the building site, including the potential for it to be retrofitted and reused. A study group made up of members of the UCSF Community Advisory Group has been meeting with UCSF staff over the past several months to research, analyze and discuss these options, which will be discussed with the broader community before decisions are made. Current photos of UC Hall.
Background
UC Hall is a six-story building located at the south side of Parnassus Avenue between 3rd and 4th Avenues. It was constructed in 1917 as UCSF’s first teaching hospital. The steel and concrete structure was designed in the Beaus-Arts style by master local architect Lewis Hobart and originally occupied 141,700 gross square feet. Various additions to UC Hall, including an elevator tower at the west wing, have increased the overall building square footage to 146,900 gross square feet. UCSF’s Long Range Development Plan has called for the demolition of UC Hall, although a more cost-effective option of retrofit and reuse is under consideration pending a community process. UC Hall’s structure is not up to current seismic standards for withstanding an earthquake, and if the building is to continue being used, it must be retrofitted to meet those seismic standards.
Community Process
In 2011, a study group composed of members of the UCSF Community Advisory Group met with UCSF staff to research, analyze and discuss options for the UC Hall site, including the potential reuse of the building. Proposals were shared with the broader community for input and feedback in November 2011 and February 2012. Below is a list of study group meetings and links to materials that were shared at those meetings. The UC Hall project has now been included in the Long Range Development Plan process for further study and community discussion.
CAG UC Hall Study Group Meeting
March 14, 2011: Agenda and Presentations
April 27, 2011: Agenda and Presentations
May 19, 2011: UC Hall Site Tour Photos
June 29, 2011: Agenda and Presentations and Presentation2
July 28, 2011: Agenda and Presentations
August 29, 2011: Agenda and Presentations
September 27, 2011: Agenda and Presentations
October 20, 2011: Agenda and Presentations
UC Hall Public Meetings
February 13, 2012: Agenda and Presentation
November 16, 2011: Agenda and Presentations
Related Links:
UCSF Physical Design Framework - http://campusplanning.ucsf.edu/pdf/UCSF_Physical_Design_Framework.pdf
UCSF Long Range Development Plan - http://www.ucsf.edu/about/long-range-development-plan
UCSF Community Advisory Group - http://www.ucsf.edu/about/cgr/community-relations/cag-overview
