Bell Street Park trees and fire access easement
Summary
The council approved the least-disruptive fire access easement but the project will still remove mature trees; the developer pledged 12 replacement trees in the park and said it will try to save trees during construction, with residents urging community input on species.
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
The 430-unit housing project gains required fire access, and a new hydrant also protects the YMCA building.
Park users lose six mature trees, including three redwoods, pending replacements.
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Related development
2120-2160 Euclid Avenue Mixed-Use Project
Deeply affordable units for the community — a 30% AMI studio caps around $1,028/month — with a large share earmarked for Ravenswood staff and their families.
Bell Street Park Easement for RCSD 2120 Euclid Avenue Project
Protects park green space and most trees while enabling the housing project's required fire access, with a new hydrant also benefiting the YMCA.
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