UCSF is proposing to construct a new giant hospital, nearly 300 feet tall, about one hundred feet taller than existing campus buildings. A new hospital is required by law, but this size reflects UCSF's desire to serve more well-paying patients. Construction would begin in 2023 and be completed by the end of 2030.
Please comment by February 14 on Environmental Factors such as Air Quality, Noise and Vibration, Geology and Soils, Transportation, as well as the three Alternative Proposals including a smaller hospital, approved in 2014 Plan.
The Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) analyzes potential environmental impacts that would result from implementing the NHPH. The Draft EIR is available at tiny.ucsf.edu/HospitalDraftEIR for a 60-day public review and comment period from December 16, 2021 to February 14, 2022. You can obtain a paper version of the Draft EIR by calling (415) 502-5952.
While UCSF will self-certify the EIR, we need to put neighborhood concerns on the record and for possible use in the three pending lawsuits against the giant hospital.