Gateway from Hell

September 20, 2025

Prologis, a global logistics real estate company, is seeking Planning Commission approval for the San Francisco Gateway project in Bayview Hunters Point, consisting of two three-story buildings spanning over 2 million square feet with parking for 2,000 vehicles. The massive industrial facility would rise over 100 feet tall, bridging Interstate 280 and accommodating trucks on every level. Local community leaders like Kamillah Ealom of All Things Bayview have expressed serious concerns about the project's potential health impacts, specifically citing how dirty air is already causing severe health problems in the predominantly African-American community.

Who is affected

Residents of Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood, particularly the African-American community
Community organizations like All Things Bayview
Local residents already experiencing health issues from air pollution
San Francisco Planning Commission who must decide on the proposal

What action is being taken

Prologis is requesting approval from the Planning Commission for the San Francisco Gateway project
Prologis is seeking a Special Use District (SUD) designation to modify zoning rules for the site
Community leaders like Kamillah Ealom are speaking out against the project due to health concerns
Prologis CEO Hamid Moghada has joined Mayor Daniel Lurie's "Partnership for San Francisco"

Why it matters

The project raises significant concerns about increased traffic congestion in the area
Air pollution from diesel emissions would further impact a community already suffering from pollution-related health issues
The project potentially contributes to environmental racism in an "over-industrialized, radiologically and chemically contaminated largely African-American community"
Community leader Kamillah Ealom states people are "dying" from dirty air, which she says is more lethal than "obesity, alcohol, drugs or high sodium diets"

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper