. >> i'm andrea rogers. the central soma plan before you today gives shape to the growth that is expected west of the downtown. the accessible area is near the transit center and bisected by the central subway. it has surface parking lots and under developed buildings that position it well for the future. it also holds reservoirs of affordable housing, pdr and existing communities. this plan provides growth opportunity and considerably more. it provides what is needed to transition this area into a full-service neighborhood. with your adoption, this plan will accommodate growth, provide public benefits, enhance neighborhood character, and facilitate a diverse and lively job center. before i get started, i want to acknowledge our partners, district supervisor kim, as well as mayor farrell and the agency departments in attendance, there are also many implementing agencies who helped us refine the package. mta, the rec park department, and the school district. most importantly, i'd like to thank the thousands o