Design Review Board
The Design Review Board (DRB) is an advisory board that provides expert advice to the Commission on the appearance and design of projects applying for a BCDC permit.
About the DRB
The DRB is made up of experts in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, planning, and engineering with experience in designing waterfronts around the world. Board members volunteer their time and expertise to provide advice on the appearance and design of projects seeking approval by the Commission. In particular, the DRB focuses on how proposed projects will affect public access to the Bay and its shoreline.
The DRB is an advisory board to the Commission. Rules on the DRB’s membership and meeting procedures are found in section 10270 of the Commission’s administrative regulations.
How the DRB evaluates projects
In its public meetings, the DRB evaluates projects and provides feedback based on:
- Relevant policies found in the San Francisco Bay Plan
- BCDC’s design guidelines for shoreline spaces, shoreline plants, and signage
- The professional expertise of its members
Design Review Board: What it is, how it works
If you are presenting your project to the DRB, find out how to prepare for a DRB meeting.
Make a public comment
Let the DRB members know your opinions on a project.
DRB meetings
The DRB meets once a month, usually the Monday following the first Thursday of the month. Meetings start at 5 PM unless otherwise stated in the agenda.
Meetings are usually held at the San Francisco Metro Center, and also can be attended online.
DRB members
The DRB is made up of 7 members (and up to 7 alternates) nominated by the Commission’s chair and approved by the Commission.
Jacinta McCann, Chair
Landscape architect
Gary Strang, Vice Chair
Architect and landscape architect
Robert Battalio
Civil engineer
Leo Chow
Architect
Tom Leader
Landscape architect
Kristen Hall
Urban planner
Stefan Pellegrini
Architect
Guneet Anand, Alternate
Urban designer
Cody Anderson, Alternate
Engineer
Patricia Fonseca, Alternate
Landscape architect
Andrew Wolfram, Alternate
Architect
All communication to board members should be sent to the DRB’s secretary. The DRB secretary will forward any comments received directly to the DRB.