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San Francisco's Marina Faces 25-Story Safeway Redevelopment Proposal

1/19/2026

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Residents in San Francisco's Marina learned Align Real Estate proposed redevelopment of the aging Safeway, including a 25-story, 297-foot housing tower above the store.
San Francisco Supervisor Stephen Sherrill initially said there were no development plans, and later informed Erin Roach, president of the neighborhood association, that Align Real Estate was proposing redevelopment.
The proposal is part of Align Real Estate's broader strategy to modernize aging Safeway locations amid housing shortages.

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Residents in San Francisco's Marina learned Align Real Estate proposed redevelopment of the aging Safeway, including a 25-story, 297-foot housing tower above the store.
San Francisco Supervisor Stephen Sherrill initially said there were no development plans, and later informed Erin Roach, president of the neighborhood association, that Align Real Estate was proposing redevelopment.
The proposal is part of Align Real Estate's broader strategy to modernize aging Safeway locations amid housing shortages.