The Golden Gate Bridge is seen behind the Montgomery Street barracks at the Presidio, one of San Francisco’s most beloved public spaces. (Dave Getzschman / For The Times)
An overall view of the Presidio features the main parade ground, which would become a lawn framed by new buildings, including a contemporary art museum and a lodge, under a development plan. In the distance are the Palace of Fine Arts and San Francisco Bay. (Dave Getzschman / For The Times)
The Montgomery Street barracks glow in the morning sun at the Presidio. (Dave Getzschman / For The Times)
Under development plans for the Presidio, the 1930s-era theater would be rehabilitated to host films and performances. (Dave Getzschman / For The Times)
Members of the VyAyr fitness club work out in front of the Presidio Bowling Center, which would be razed to make way for a contemporary art museum under a development plan. (Dave Getzschman / For The Times)
Early-morning joggers pass through a grove near the Presidio Golf Course in San Francisco. (Dave Getzschman / For The Times)
A view of Angel Island, left, and Alcatraz from an overlook in the Presidio. (Dave Getzschman / For The Times)
Neal Desai of the National Parks Conservation Assn., a parks advocacy group, says: “They are called the Presidio Trust, but they are going to move down the path to lose the public trust. You are compromising goodwill here.” The trust operates the sprawling former military post. (Dave Getzschman / For The Times)
