We are thrilled to share some exciting updates on the progress of our California Street Campus. Construction is on time and on budget for an opening in the fall of 2025.
UHS trustees, faculty, staff, and construction partners touring the California Campus site.
Completion of the basement concrete marked the end of the substructure phase - an important milestone for the project. The basement will house utility spaces, storage rooms, and bike parking. We are currently in the phase of installing the structural steel. A 350-ton capacity mobile crane has been installed to hoist and set the steel in place. Enjoy the below photos to get a sense of the progress to date.
CAMPUS SPOTLIGHT: UHS GYM AND COMMUNITY SPACE
The California Street Campus will house a full-sized gymnasium, a first for our school. UHS will have the ability to host home games and regional championships and truly develop and showcase the athletic talent of our student body. A premier indoor athletic space to complement our current athletic facilities will strengthen our programming and the skill and confidence of our student-athletes while strengthening physical and mental health, which will serve our students into adulthood.
Construction of UHS Gym floor underway
Rendering of completed UHS Gym
WHAT'S THE IMPACT?
We asked Athletic Director, Anthony Thomas, to describe what the new athletic space means to him.
“The inclusion of a full-size gym in the new California Street Campus is monumental for UHS”, says Athletic Director Anthony Thomas. “For the first time, we’ll have the ability to host postseason competitions while welcoming over 600 fans to cheer for our teams. Our student-athletes are remarkable and now our facilities will be elevated to match our program.”
MEET A TEAM MEMBER
Meet Mike Smith, the UHS Project Liaison. Mike acts as the liaison between the management, design, and construction team, and the school's administration and Board. Mike works to synthesize project information succinctly so that informed and timely decisions can be made.
Mike has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon and a Master's from the University of Washington. He practiced institutional architecture for 34 years, and his work includes two AIA award-winning high schools and the first LEED Gold Certified hospital in the country.
When asked what he likes most about his role at UHS, Mike said “Easy answer....the PEOPLE!! Whether it's the teaching staff, administration, athletics, or the Board, I've grown very fond of everyone I’ve worked with closely at UHS”.
Be on the lookout for future updates as the vision for the UHS California Campus becomes a reality over the coming year. Our heartfelt thanks to the many people who have made this possible. If you’re interested in seeing the site in person, please reach out to Shaundra Bason at shaundra.bason@sfuhs.org and she will be happy to schedule a time to tour the site.
