“I am delighted and looking forward to seeing the Opera house re-opening, and witnessing the next generation of students and artist grow. The plaza expands the cultural center’s programming potential with a newly designed wood stage and permanent seating surrounded by sustainable landscaping, including a grassy area that was created especially for children’s activities and larger community-wide events. Renowned landscape architect and artist Walter Hood of Hood Design in partnership with TEF Design/Knapp Architects, Joint Venture oversaw the redesign of the plaza, which improves the streetscape of the entire intersection at Third and Newcomb. The $5.7 million renovation was led by the San Francisco Arts Commission, which owns the property, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office on Disability, San Francisco Public Works and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority. With improved access and a wonderful new public plaza where families can gather and enjoy live entertainment and celebrate life events, we are confident that the cultural center will continue to grow its audience and be a beacon for the dynamic Third Street corridor.”
“This facility has been a beloved anchor in the community for generations.
“I am proud to have the opportunity to celebrate this historic milestone with the Bayview community,” said Mayor Lee.
The celebration marked the end of an extensive renovation project that improved ADA access in and around the historic landmark and transformed the plaza adjacent to the building into a more inviting community gathering space for music and performing arts programs. Lee, joined by District 10 Supervisor Malia Cohen, City department heads, and members of the Bayview community, cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Bayview Opera House Ruth Williams Memorial Theater (BVOH).
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