Developed pursuant to a 66-year ground lease, the Ferry Building represents an outstanding example of urban redevelopment through public/private partnership. The Ferry Building’s renovation included the revitalization of the historic west façade, the 245-foot clock tower, and the 660-foot Grand Nave; construction of a new east façade; and innovative Class A office space on the second and third floors. The creation of an artisan public market on the ground floor launched a renaissance of the San Francisco waterfront, making the Ferry Building one of the city’s premier destinations, attracting over one million visitors annually. Among its many honors, the Ferry Building was awarded the 2003 National Preservation Award by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the San Francisco Business Times 2002 Real Estate Deal of the Year.
