After signing a lease to occupy the existing building at 690 Stanyan Street late last year, Whole Foods Market has been quick to layout their plan for a new store at that location.

On Wednesday, January 6, Whole Foods VP of Store Development Glen Moon gave a presentation to the Haight Ashbury Improvement Association that outlined specific plans and designs for the incoming market, which will be approximately 17,000 sq. ft. and have a very similar design and layout as the recently opened Whole Foods on 24th Street in Noe Valley (above photo.)

The exterior will feature high windows along Haight Street, which will let in natural light, and the store entrance may move in that direction. There will be several areas for bike parking and a dog hitching post.

The designs go before the Planning Commission on January 28, with construction occurring from May to October. The new store is expected to open this December.

Shoppers can expect to find wide aisles, with a large selection of bulk foods, a coffee bar and a rotisserie and small on-site kitchen with prepared foods, including a deli and two food bars.

Concerns over traffic congestion have been minimized since all trucks will be loading from the existing parking lot, which will also hold about 40 cars. Lot attendants will direct traffic during busy hours.

The new Whole Foods Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and will bring 130 new jobs to the neighborhood.

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