The Presidio TrustThe Presidio TrustTPT_e9f5fc0a-3e29-4bf8-8246-959019bad4bcBy 2009, the Presidio will have a network of trails and scenicoverlooks, a campaign to develop a spectacular civic gathering place,and a main entrance that evokes the Presidio’s past as one of thenation’s most distinguished military posts. Visitors will be able to spendthe night in an historic building, and families will be camping at RobHill. Bird watchers and other wildlife enthusiasts will be able to enjoythe rich habitat of Tennessee Hollow along a trail that traverses the parkfrom its urban edge to its shoreline.By 2009, environmental remediation of landfills and petroleum siteswill be completed, and tens of thousands of native plants will bethriving. All of the Presidio’s historic homes will be inhabited, andpeople will add further definition to the landscape.By 2009, many of the Main Post’s historic buildings will be inhabited,enlivening the Presidio with everyday activity.By 2009, the Trust will be well on its way to financial self-sufficiency,ensuring the future of the Presidio as a park.By 2009, the Presidio will be known as a great park. That was theobjective of the Trust Act, it is the goal of our organization, and all ofthe goals and objectives presented in this strategic plan support theTrust’s mission._81a2c821-3272-4c89-99af-204f55dd5ca6To preserve and enhance the natural, cultural, scenic, and recreational resources of the Presidio for public use in perpetuity, and to achieve long-term financial sustainability._a062a90b-d770-4f38-92ad-b4fd87f89de8Preservation and EnhancementPreserve and enhance the Presidio’s rich historical, cultural, and natural resources _3d36abc9-de6c-4253-a2a4-fa5685ce02841The Presidio is a National Historic Landmark District with 46914historic buildings, well preserved archeological resources, and diversedesigned landscapes, including a forest planted at the end of the 19thcentury. The Presidio also has important natural resources, includingnative plant communities, wildlife, and rare riparian habitats. Takentogether, these resources and attributes are the reason that the Presidiois being preserved as a national park. The objectives and activitiesidentified in this strategic goal will safeguard and enhance theseresources, bringing forth the Presidio’s character as a park.Strategic Goal 1PRESERVE ANDENHANCE THEPRESIDIO’S RICHHISTORICAL,CULTURAL, ANDNATURALRESOURCESIn executing projects, the Trust complies with the following guidelinesand regulations:- National Historic Preservation Act- National Environmental Policy Act- Americans with Disabilities Act- Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment ofHistoric Properties- Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for the Treatment ofCultural Landscapes- Secretary of the Interior's Historic Preservation ProfessionalQualifications Standards- Standards and Guidelines for Federal Agency HistoricPreservation Programs- Guidelines for Rehabilitating Buildings at the Presidio of SanFrancisco- Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Secretary of theInterior’s Standards and Guidelines (Federal Register Vol 48#190, p 44739)- Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act- Curation of Federally-Owned Collections (36 CFR Part 79)- Archaeological Resources Protection Act- Archaeological Data Preservation Act of 1974- Endangered Species Act- Migratory Bird Treaty Act- Clean Air Act- Clean Water Act- Executive Order 13112 (Invasive Species)- Executive Order 11990 (Wetlands Protection)- Unified Federal Policy for a Watershed Approach to FederalLand and Resources Management (65 FR 62566, October 18,2000)The Trust is also guided by the internal policies and guidelines offeredby the Presidio Trust Management Plan (PTMP), the VegetationManagement Plan (VMP), and Presidio Green Building Guidelines.Historic BuildingsPreserve the Presidio’shistoric buildings throughre-use; capitalize onregional demand forhousing and completerehabilitation of thePresidio’s historic homes;convert select historicnon-residential buildingsto residential; secureunoccupied historicbuildings to preventdamage due to weather,pests, and vandalism_f4258254-a867-4024-aff5-14d155a465091.1FY09 Measures: Rehabilitate approximately1,000,000 square feet ofhistoric building space forreuse, approximately 50%of the remaining historicsquare footage; assesspreservation prioritiesannually and prevent lossof significant historicstructures throughpreservation maintenanceKey Partners: Signatories of theprogrammatic agreement,private developersHistoric ForestConvert the even-agedhistoric forest to a healthier,more sustainable unevenagedforest throughincremental reforestationand innovative forestrypractices_9e3b95f4-80c5-4084-9bf8-dae7600c33361.2FY09 Measures:Reforest 10-15 acres, 2-3acres per year,approximately 10% of theacreage that is declining,and 5% of the historicforest as a whole,staggering reforestationwhile retaining the forest’shistoric character; maintainall forested areas tominimize loss of healthytrees; and mitigatehazardous conditionsKey Partners: NPS, Friends of the UrbanForest, Parks ConservancyCultural LandscapeRestore historic characterof designed landscapes,while using contemporarylandscape practices_6ece9113-5fff-400d-9721-712265f37e481.3FY09 Measures:Rehabilitate 25-30 acres ofthe Presidio’s designedlandscapes, approximately6%, focusing on the park’smost historically significantlandscapes, such asresidential neighborhoodsand entry corridors;establish a zonemanagement plan forongoing landscapemaintenanceKey Partners: Philanthropic communityArchaeological ResourcesFurther the understandingand preservation of thesignificant archaeologicalresources of the Presidio;monitor all excavations inarchaeologically sensitiveareas, approximately 300per year; inventory all itemsuncovered throughexcavation_5b04e1d6-20b4-4391-805f-e3e5f9c1e64f1.4FY09 Measure: Complete preliminaryinterpretation display in theOfficers’ Club; completeplanning for the El Presidioquadrangle and developfunding strategy; design anew archaeology laboratoryfacility and develop fundingstrategyKey Partners: NPS, Stanford University,University of California atBerkeley, Cabrillo CollegeEnvironmental RemediationRemediate former Armylandfills and petroleumsites to a standard befittinga National Park site_b4b36302-ac61-423a-89fb-20eef18b76bf1.5FY09 Measures: Complete theenvironmental remediationconstruction phases of 38CERCLA, 484 petroleumsites, and 224 lead-basedpaint in soil sites – 100% ofwhat has been identified asneeding further action.Key Partners: NPS, Restoration AdvisoryBoard, CaliforniaDepartment of ToxicSubstance Control,Regional Water QualityControl BoardNatural ResourcesRestore the naturalprocesses of the Presidio,with attention to areas thatsupport special statusspecies and Presidiowildlife; protect and enhancenatural water sources_dc33716c-290a-4aab-9152-2e48ccfe3cdf1.6FY09 Measures: Revegetate 10 acres ofnative habitat, 5percenttowards the Trust’s goal of200 acres; provide 75percent of the native plantsfor restoration projects fromthe Presidio Nursery;contain the incursion ofexotic species to 30 percentcover in sensitive habitats incompliance with U.S. Fishand Wildlife recovery plans;complete wildlife inventory;restore 3.2 acres of naturalwetland and riparian habitat,and continue wetlandprotection and enhancementactivitiesKey Partners: National Park Service, ParksConservancy, BiologicalResearch Division of theUnited States GeologicalSurvey, U.S. Fish andWildlife Service, PointReyes Bird ObservatoryConservation Science,Golden Gate AudubonSociety, Urban Watershedprogram, San FranciscoState University, CaliforniaAcademy of Science, andFriends of Mountain LakeRevenue and PhilanthropyGenerate revenue and develop philanthropy to support the preservation, enhancement, and operation of the Presidio as a national park_3d1a69d4-b0d1-4bdc-86c4-08e3a5b368e22The Presidio offers real estate opportunities that are exceptional: itsspectacular park setting, compelling history, and location within a majormetropolitan area. Congress intended that the Trust would generatesufficient revenue by rehabilitating and leasing the Presidio’s buildingsto support the ongoing operations of the park. The Trust has madeprudent investments in building rehabilitation, and negotiatedagreements that realize the full economic benefit of each leasingopportunity. The Trust is establishing a strong financial foundation forthe park’s future, and will be able to demonstrate in 2013, when federalappropriations end, that it has the financial capacity to operate andmaintain the Presidio in perpetuity for public use.In 2004, the Trust earned $43 million in gross revenue: $23.2 millionfrom residential leasing, $13 million from non-residential leasing, and$7 million from other sources, such as utilities, venue rentals, andspecial event permits. Over the next five years, the Trust projects steadyrevenue growth, with revenues exceeding $57 million by FY2009.As Congress intended, the Trust is also actively developing othersources of funds, such as philanthropy and grants. The Trust will solicitprivate funds to support open space projects that will bring forth thePresidio’s park characteristics, further leveraging private investment inthe park and building public support for the Presidio.Residential LeasingRehabilitate and lease thePresidio’s residentialproperties_872c95de-d3bc-4620-b5bf-53eeae84422f2.1FY09 Measures: Complete residentialrehabilitation program, andincrease residentialrevenues to $29.3 million;maintain average vacancyrate of three percent; donot exceed annual turnoverrate of 30 percentNon-Residential LeasingRehabilitate and lease thePresidio’s non-residentialproperties_1e660346-c337-4adb-a21f-3c565a9c950a2.2FY09 Measures: Rehabilitate and leaseapproximately 600,000square feet of buildingspace in the Main Post,West Crissy, andThornburgh districts; beginrehabilitation of Fort Scott,increasing non-residentialrevenue to $25 millionKey Partners: private developersPhilanthropyDevelop philanthropy tosupport the park_b864690b-105e-4de1-afc0-b4ac9a4d62e22.3FY09 Measures: Raise $25-30 million foropen space projects: trailsand overlooks, Rob HillCampground, Main ParadegroundKey Partners: Parks Conservancy and thephilanthropic communitySpecial Events RevenueGenerate revenue throughspecial uses of parkvenues_33f10981-f80e-4524-bd44-b2dff39983122.4FY09 Measures:Increase annual venuerental and special usepermit revenues by 50percent to $1.5 million;show annual incrementalincreaseFacilities and InfrastructureOperate, maintain, and upgrade the Presidio’s facilities and infrastructure in an efficient and sustainable manner to support the Presidio as a national park_85137604-4d1a-445c-b55e-37a12d0686fb3With 1,100 acres of diverse landscapes, nearly six million square feet ofbuilding space, 469 historic buildings, 1,047 residential units, 40 milesof water distribution pipes, 20 miles of sewer pipes, and 30 miles ofroads that interconnect with the surrounding city, the Presidio is akin toa small town and is a complex park to manage. Its infrastructure andfacilities management must accommodate the needs of a growingcommunity as well as visitors. Efficient operations and sustainablepractices are critical to the Trust’s ability to achieve its mission ofbecoming financially self-sustaining and of becoming a great nationalpark site.In 2002, the Presidio of San Francisco was designated a “Center ofEnvironmental Innovation,” one of 20 national park sites so honored.As a leader in environmentally sustainable practices, the Trust usestechnological innovation, public outreach, and best managementpractices to reduce waste, conserve energy and resources, and minimizethe impacts of operations and public use on the park.SafetyMaintain a safe workplaceand increase productivity;provide for the safety oftenants and visitors_3edd20fb-4019-469b-bba7-d588236758703.1FY09 Measures: Show an annual decreasein OSHA lost- time incidentrate from a projected 3 inFY2005, to 1.5 in FY09;develop a park-wideemergency operations planTransportation Demand ManagementMinimize vehicular traffic inthe park and encouragealternative means oftransportation_c82139ec-370b-450f-b3eb-9aa7a8d5d9b13.2FY09 Measures: Implement transportationdemand managementprogram (TDM) to reduceautomobile use in the parkso that at least 35 percentof work-based trips are bymeans other than single occupancyvehicles;determine efficacy of TDMprogram through anemployee transportationsurvey of all tenants;charge for all residentialand public parking eitherthrough permits or metersKey Partners: Tenants, NPS, SanFrancisco MunicipalRailway (MUNI)Operational EfficiencyImprove operational efficiency_4dc6893c-e0ba-4360-9a0d-aca21ba6f2c23.3FY09 Measures: Reduce by 20 percent theamount of building spaceoccupied by both Trust andNPS operationsKey Partners:NPS, Parks ConservancyInfrastructureUpgrade and maintain thePresidio’s infrastructure tomeet increasing needs ofbuilding occupancy andpublic use of the park, aswell as to encourageresource conservation andefficient operations_861f4f61-61cc-4157-88d9-2fbb3a9cefa03.4FY09 Measures: Develop and implement aninfrastructure master planto coordinate infrastructureplanning with real estateleasing projects; charge thecost of utilities directly toconsumers, where feasible,offsetting the Trust’s costsby 10% each year andpromoting conservationRoads and GroundsAddress necessaryupgrades and long-termmaintenance of roads andgrounds – landscapes,paved areas, and sidewalks– to support revitalization ofPresidio districts and toensure visitor orientationand safety_ee082e96-532e-4790-8bff-3827190a02a03.5FY09 Measures: Maintain and upgradepaved areas, with specialattention to ADAcompliance; incorporate 25-30 acres of newlyrehabilitated landscapesinto zone maintenanceplan, increasingmaintenance byapproximately 15%;complete landscapemaintenance planConservation and Pollution PreventionConserve water, reducewaste, and prevent pollutionin the park_45ac8619-5d73-4e3b-8704-777d37b997db3.6FY09 Measures: Apply water conservationpractices in groundsmaintenance and buildingupgrades; complete designand begin construction of awastewater recycle plant toprovide water for irrigationand other non-potable uses;divert 65 percent of wastefrom the Presidio’s wastestream; compost 500 cubicyards of “green debris” tosupport groundsmanagement; maintain lowuse of chemicalsthroughout the PresidioBuildings and Facilities MaintenanceEffectively managecorrective and cyclicmaintenance of occupiedbuildings; maintainresidential properties insupport of Trust leasingactivities to a standardappropriate to a nationalpark; preserve unoccupiedhistoric buildings_ab0bf561-14ba-47c5-ab32-0d002845abdd3.7FY09 Measures: Achieve a 100 percentcustomer satisfaction introubleshooting residentialmaintenance (using annualsurveys starting in FY06);implement residential cyclicmaintenance program and reroof,paint, and addressdeferred maintenance aspractical for 60 percent of thePresidio’s residential units—approximately 12.5 percenteach year; develop nonresidentialcyclic maintenanceprogram; complete standard“turns” of vacated residentialunits in an average of 20days, showing an incrementaldecrease each year;establish annual preservationmaintenance priorities andstabilize all significant historicbuildings that are notidentified as part ofdevelopment projectsPublic Use, Understanding, and EnjoymentEncourage public use, understanding, and enjoyment of the Presidio as a park_db5fd626-90a3-4294-9b50-59fc2cf5e9c14In FY2002, the Trust adopted a new approach to developing programsand events for the public, focusing on traditional park activities that areclosely tied to the specific resources of the Presidio. In FY2004, theTrust estimated that more than 150,000 visitors participated inprograms, festivals, athletic events, and other special events, more thanthree times the number of participants than previous years. Over thenext five years, as new program opportunities develop, facilities arerehabilitated, and traditions evolve, the number of visitors to thePresidio will increase even more dramatically. The Trust hopes toincrease participation in these activities by at least 50 percent, and toincrease volunteer participation by at least 25 percent.The Trust will also work with the NPS to develop broader programmingaround the Presidio’s history and its national significance. The Presidiowas the oldest continuously operating military post in the nation. Itsvaried landscape embodies an uninterrupted span of military history,reflecting the course of nationhood as it was played out in the everydaylives of the people who lived here – military personnel and theirfamilies. By FY2009, the Trust and the NPS will have established aPresidio Visitors’ Center at the Main Post. Programming at the VisitorCenter will introduce the general public to the Presidio’s resources andhistoric significance.Public Enjoyment and ParticipationProvide opportunities toenjoy and understand thePresidio’s history andresources; providevolunteer opportunities_a1e0bd78-9ea5-44df-9347-b22723cff4334.1FY09 Measures: Increase publicparticipation programs by50 percent, from 150,000per year to 225,000;increase volunteerparticipation by 25 percent,from 20,000 hours per yearto 25,000 hoursKey Partners: NPS, Parks Conservancy,Fort Point and PresidioHistoric Association,tenants, and programpartnersPublic InformationProvide current informationand opportunities for publicdiscussion and comment_5bfc70ac-b61d-4b9f-ab22-0c988acec0084.2FY09 Measures: Publish a minimum of sixnewsletters annually;operate and maintainlibrary and website, makingpublic information widelyavailable in a timelymanner; conduct aminimum of two publicboard meetings and 30public meetings annuallyPublic AccessImprove public access andorientation_24d8b374-0fd2-4658-b9a2-c282eff9902a4.3FY09 Measures: Complete construction ofthe Main Post TransitCenter; completeinstallation of bus shelters;develop a coherent systemof signs and waysides;develop a Presidio TrailsGuide, and create twoadditional Kids on Trailsguides; facilitate completionof a Presidio Visitors’Center; establish lodging atthe PresidioKey Partners: Local transit authorities,NPS, Parks ConservancyRecreationImprove and increaserecreational opportunities;survey use and visitorsatisfaction_45f12ba5-b613-454d-93bb-795c95f815d84.4FY09 Measures: Complete construction of24 miles of new orrehabilitated trails and fourscenic overlooks; completerehabilitation of Rob HillCampground; operate andmaintain trails, picnicgrounds, ball fields,campground, and publicrestrooms to meet usersatisfaction by a minimumof 75 percentKey Partners: NPS, Parks Conservancy,Philanthropic community2004-10-012009-09-302010-02-08http://library.presidio.gov/archive/documents/stratplan.pdfArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com