Foster City Marina

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/foster-city-marina

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Foster City Marina?60 acres (24 ha)
2. What is the location?Foster City, California
3. What is the general plan designation?Sole 'waterfront commercial' land use
4. Why did it take so long to build the marina?It took a long time because there were many plans, debates, and rules about the environment. People had to make sure the project would protect the wetlands and follow many regulations.
5. How many boats can the marina hold?The original design planned for 750 boats, but a recent plan includes 214 boat slips.

Waterfront commercial: Land use zoning designated for businesses and activities along a body of water.
Environmental Impact Report (EIR): A comprehensive study assessing the potential environmental consequences of a proposed project.
Wetland ecosystem: An area saturated with water, supporting unique plant and animal life and providing crucial environmental services.
Mixed-use development: Urban planning that integrates multiple functions, such as residential, commercial, and recreational, within a single project.