ENDORSEMENTS
The Presidio Exchange has received numerous letters of support from nationally recognized leaders in art, science, history, food, public policy, and public land management. Here we provide a small sampling of these. Join us in telling the Presidio Trust that the PX is the best idea for the commissary site by signing our petition.

The Presidio Exchange (PX) provides an incredible opportunity for the Presidio and the city of San Francisco. With its vision and creativity,the PX will put the Presidio on the map as a destination of local, national, and international appeal—and a place of true distinction. As a genuine reflection of the Presidio’s beauty and history, and the vibrant Bay Area community, the PX is an nnovative proposal at the nexus of cultural centers and public spaces. Just as the imagination of the High Line in New York City has transformed a place, embraced the local community, and attracted people from around the world, I am confident that the PX will achieve the same extraordinary public benefits.
—Robert Hammond, Co-Founder, Friends of the High Line, New York City

We are excited about participating as a program partner of the Presidio Exchange. With our mission to “inspire people to care about the planet,” National Geographic would welcome opportunities to connect the Presidio and the Golden Gate National Parks to the broader world of explorers, scientists, conservationists, national parks, and World Heritage Sites—and to the people working to understand and care for these treasured places. We admire the creative thinking and vision of the PX and believe that a world-class site in a national park at the Golden Gate merits such a bold vision.
—John Francis, Vice President for Research, Conservation, and Exploration, National Geographic Society

The Parks Conservancy is nationally acclaimed for their significant and creative role in enlivening historic landmarks, buildings and sites with vibrant uses, quality interpretation and creative programming. I have admired their work for decades — and know that whatever they touch will result in something of quality, distinction and public appeal to the local community and visitors from around the world.
—Richard Moe, President emeritus, National Trust for Historic Preservation

I can’t imagine a better venue than the Presidio Exchange for the dissemination and preservation of the extraordinary range of culinary arts that thrive in the Bay Area. That it could be a special event space as well would make it an experiential masterstroke: its views, architecture, and mission would be an unforgettable highlight of every guest’s experience. This unique combination of location, views, food service and programming opportunities, and the Conservancy’s track record, will make, in my opinion, for a winning operation.
—Lucas Schoemaker, President, Mccalls

LETTERS OF SUPPORT

PROGRAM PARTNERS

Bruce Cain
Bill Lane Center for the American West

Gregory Farrington
Cal Academy of Sciences

Marcelo Bonta
Center for Diversity and the Environment

Cheryl Haines
FOR-SITE Foundation

Jeremy Madsen
Greenbelt Alliance

Sharon Maidenberg
Headlands Center for the Arts

Dan Shine
Innovation Hangar

Caleb Zigas
La Cocina

John Francis
National Geographic

Neil MacLean
Ohlone Profiles Project

Rue Mapp
Outdoor Afro

Jared Lawson
Pie Ranch

Elizabeth Gore
UN Foundation

Sarah Schultz
Walker Art Center

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS

Dan Puskar
Association of Partners for Public Lands

Karyn Flynn
Bay Area Discovery Museum

Jennifer Fox
Bay Area Open Space Council

Kate Brumage
Butler Koshland Fellowships

Jake Sigg
California Native Plant Society

Alexander Zwissler
Chabot Space and Science Center

Elizabeth Babcock and Jason Morris
ChangeScale

Thomas Kuhn and John Frykman
Coalition to Save Ocean Beach / Friends of Sutro Heights Park

Barbara Wenger
CommunityGrows

Marty Krasney
Dalai Llama Fellows

Robert David
Golden Gate Valley Neighborhood Association

Jeffrey Brown
Kids in the Parks

Herbert Elliott
Lake Street Residents Association

Don Green
Laurel Heights Improvement Association

Kevin Cuff
Lawrence Hall of Science

Sonya Clark Herrera
Mural Music & Arts Project

Hugh Vasquez
National Equity Project

Rosalyn Tonai
National Japanese Historical Society

Neil Desai
National Parks Conservation Association

Beth Pratt
National Wildlife Federation

Susan Smartt
NatureBridge

William Shepard
Neighborhood Associations for Presidio Planning

Paul Wermer
Pacific Heights Residents Association

Pilots Row and Fort Scott Neighbors

Raymond Holland
Planning Association for the Richmond

Jordon Wellwood
Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary

Julia Hatton
Rising Sun Energy Center

Nina Roberts
San Francisco State University

Jennifer Clary
San Francisco Tomorrow

JoAnne MC Allister
Saybrooke University

Teresa Arriaga
Seven Teepees

Becky Evans
Sierra Club

Jay Thomas Watson
Student Conservation Association

Brent Plater
Wild Equity

Amanda Hoenigman
William Kent Society Advisory Council

Eric Aaholm
Youth Enrichment Strategies

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS

Fred Altshuler

Richard Bartke
Former Chair, GGNRA Citizens’ Advisory Commission

Louise Bea
Cow Hollow Association Member

Jan Blum
Park Volunteer

Carol Brownson

Julia Cheever

Paul Epstein

Beverly Lipman

Doug McConnell
Journalist and former host, Bay Area Backroads

Amy Meyer
Former member of the Presidio Trust Board of Directors

Nancy Ream

Holly Shepard

Peter Winkelstein