WHY SELECT THE PARKS CONSERVANCY The PX is the only proposal for the Commissary site that speaks directly to the mission, values, and themes of the Presidio itself. It honors and illuminates the physical and cultural landscape of this American treasure.
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The PX has broad and diverse public appeal. It is intentionally designed to appeal to audiences from a range of backgrounds, interests, cultures, and ages—now and in the future. Most programs are free and open to the public.
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The PX fulfills all of the goals outlined by the Presidio Trust and embraces the Presidio’s current plans, policies, and guidelines. In a coherent fashion, the PX adds to and builds upon current and future Presidio visitor facilities and programs.
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The Conservancy is a highly effective fundraiser, park builder, and program provider. It has provided $300 million in support to the Golden Gate National Parks, including more than $100 million for the Presidio. It transformed Crissy Field and many other park sites into beloved visitor destinations. It designed and successfully operates visitor programs and services in eight park locations.
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The Conservancy embraces the input and participation of the Bay Area community and the engagement of partners throughout our region and across the country. In fact, the PX is built upon this philosophy—making its programs inclusive, vibrant, and connected to multiple audiences and themes.
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The Conservancy welcomes the Presidio Trust’s participation, whether in governance, program delivery, or other areas the Trust might suggest. Such collaboration ensures that the PX is directly linked to other Presidio programs and venues and further bolsters this highly collaborative partnership.
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The PX exemplifies the Presidio Trust’s visionary thinking about parks and cultural institutions. The addition of the PX strengthens the Presidio Trust’s reputation as an innovator and further establishes the Presidio as a model for great urban parks around the world.
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