Saint Francis Wood is a planned residential neighborhood developed in the early 20th century with a focus on exclusivity and design control. Wide streets, landscaped medians, and large single-family homes define its physical character. The neighborhood was designed to maintain a consistent aesthetic over time.
The area illustrates a specific approach to residential development based on planning and regulation. Saint Francis Wood offers insight into how design standards and land use restrictions influenced certain parts of San Francisco. Its structure contrasts with organically developed neighborhoods elsewhere in the city.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 37.7346534, -122.4680272
- Type: Neighborhood
OSM tags
- ele: 105
- gnis:feature_id: 1655521
- Name: Saint Francis Wood
- Place type: Neighborhood
- Wikidata: Q7588003