Several commentors stated that the history of the Letterman hospital should be interpreted on this site, and others that some sort of commemorative display should honor the service men and women who served at the Letterman Hospital or were patients at the hospital. Some commentors expressed concern about the increase in traffic from this project, especially its impact on Gorgas Avenue. One commentor stated immediate attention should be given to the development of direct traffic access from Richardson to Gorgas. They noted the tennis courts are very popular and actively used, and stated the Presidio Trust should consider replacing the two courts elsewhere in the Presidio. Several commentors expressed concern that activities related to the construction of this project could have a negative impact on the surrounding neighbors.
Neighbors are concerned about resultant noise, dust and heavy vehicles from the project.
One commentor recommended that weekend construction activities should be prohibited. There was concern about the impact of construction traffic on the streets leading in and out of the Presidio. One commentor stated the columns were too derivative of the Palace of Fine Arts. One commentor stated that the PPIE should be commemorated through interpretive materials incorporated into the site rather than by direct copying of PPIE building shapes and elements. One commentor stated that too many trees are being removed from the site as a result of the proposed project, and recommended that the Trust save as many trees as possible.