Parcel D-2

“Tetra Tech’s Parcel D-2?” a worker muttered, wiping grease from his brow. “More like Parcel D-layed.” Parcel D-2 at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, a place steeped in history, shrouded in controversy. This area, once a bustling hub of shipbuilding and repair, now sits quiet, a ghost of its former self. Hunters Point Naval Shipyard operated as a commercial dry dock from 1869 to 1939. Then, the Navy took over, transforming it into a vital military asset from 1939 to 1974. Imagine the colossal ships that once graced these docks, the constant clang of metal, the shouts of workers echoing across the bay. This very spot, Parcel D-2, played its part in that symphony of industry. In 1991, the base officially closed under the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. But the story doesn’t end there. Parcel D-2 became part of a larger redevelopment plan, a project marked by both promise and complications. The details reside in a document, Parcel Map 22-1236. This map outlines the division of the former shipyard into distinct parcels, including Parcel D-2, for redevelopment. The vision was ambitious: R&D facilities, life sciences buildings, even new residential areas. The plan also included vital public easements, guaranteeing access and safety. Yet, like many ambitious projects, Parcel D-2’s journey faced hurdles, echoing the worker’s sentiment of “D-layed”. The transformation of this historic shipyard into a modern space continues, a testament to the enduring legacy of Hunters Point Naval Shipyard and its Parcel D-2.