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One of San Francisco’s most famous waterfront grocery stores is heading to the wrecking ball after nearly seven decades, clearing the path for hundreds of new apartments following a fiery neighborhood war .

City planning officials have officially signed off on developer Align Real Estate’s controversial proposal to tear down the landmark Marina Safeway, which was first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle . In its place will be two residential high-rises reaching 22 and 18 stories, packed with 848 housing units, ground-floor commercial space, and a newly rebuilt Safeway supermarket .

The green light, which was granted on Friday, marks a major victory for the developer after a yearlong battle over the mammoth project, which has drawn criticism from residents and even Mayor Daniel Lurie.

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