New Park at Linden and Pine Project

The City of South San Francisco is advancing the development of a new neighborhood park at the intersection of Linden and Pine Avenues, encompassing the properties at 616 and 700 Linden Avenue and a 100-foot section of Pine Avenue. The project involves the demolition of the existing parking lot and grass field at these locations, followed by comprehensive site preparation, grading, and construction of a multifunctional public open space designed to serve nearby residential communities. The finished park will feature a plaza for outdoor events, landscaped lawns, picnic areas, play structures, a fitness zone, potential restroom facilities, new parking, lighting, and sustainable landscaping, with primary access intended for pedestrians. The construction schedule is set to begin with demolition in March 2026, followed by site work and building construction through the end of the year, with paving and architectural finishes completing by December 2026. Environmental compliance is central to the project, with prior Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments confirming the need for hazardous materials mitigation, including soil testing for lead and petroleum hydrocarbons prior to excavation. A Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan, Waste Management Plan, and Safety Management Plan are required prior to any ground-disturbing activity, and all work must adhere to Cal/OSHA, RCRA, DTSC, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and Bay Area Air Quality Management District regulations. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9, serves as the contracting agency under a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act enforcement and assistance contract, with Lisa Hanusiak and Jinky Callado as the Contracting Officer’s Representatives. The primary point of contact for the City is Deputy Director Philip Vitale, and the project is being managed under a task-order structure linked to Contract No. 68HERH19D0018 and Task Order No. 68HE0920F0007, though no contract value is explicitly defined in the available documentation. All construction activities occur on-site, and compliance with environmental quality standards, including ASTM E1527-19 and E1903-19, is mandatory for all sampling and remediation efforts to ensure data integrity and regulatory acceptance.