A man in his seventies—who chose not to give his name—told Hoodline San Francisco, “Never move here,” adding, “It’s very isolating, but maybe it could work for younger people. I just walk my dog around the building, and that’s it.”
On San Francisco’s Treasure Island, a once-sleepy former naval base is skewing young. Modular low-rise buildings, a ferry commute and below-market rooms have turned the outpost into something like a compact, waterfront village. New arrivals rave about the views and comparatively cheap rents, while longtime residents and planners warn the basics — grocery stores, schools, other daily staples — haven’t kept pace. The island’s master plan promises thousands more homes, parks and shops, but getting from landfill to a fully serviced…..