Whatever happens on this thin, conventionally undevelopable slice of land–wedged between the rail corridor and the street–could set the tone for the transformation ready to unfold at the adjacent Galleria Mall redevelopment. The north side of Dupont cannot be merely a neighbour to the Galleria; it must evolve as a meaningful new public destination and authentic community activator. Its public amenities, recreational spaces, community gardens, meeting spaces, and galleries could play an important role as a seam between the new popultation set to move in across the street and the diverse cultures that have been thriving along the Geary Avenue Corridor for decades. There is an unexpected sense of intrigue about this collection of modest brick structures that could become something more. The site could enhance the area’s important role as a creative hub outside the traditional city core, hosting further creative and social functions that have relevance to both sides of the tracks. Ultimately, we wonder if the inevitable renewal of this strip could happen without resorting to simply ‘starting from scratch’.