You need to persist in reading this column in Curbed, which highlights unsung buildings in San Francisco. Clocking in last on the list at #30 (but hey, it made the list!) is our very own Glen Park Bart station. View it here, as well as the “other” 29. UPDATE: Be sure to click on the link […]
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City Agency Hearings + Sheehy Legislation
Most meetings next week are cancelled for the July 4 holiday. The SFMTA Engineering Public Hearing happens Friday, July 6, 10 a.m., in room 416. See agenda here. 18. NO PARKING EXCEPT BICYCLES ESTABLISH – BIKE SHARE STATION Arlington Street, south side, from Miguel Street to 70.5 feet easterly (62.5-foot bike share station with a 5-foot red […]
Sunday: Reopening of the Walter Haas dog play area
From Rec & Park: We are delighted to invite you to the reopening of the Walter Haas Dog Play Area on Sunday, July 1st at 1:00 p.m. DATE Sunday, July 1st EVENT Reopening Celebration of the Walter Haas Playground Dog Play Area LOCATION […]
Most walkers are not texting when crossing streets, says a new study
Here’s an article that debunks received wisdom about “distracted walking.” The results of a study appear to exonerate distracted pedestrians as the cause of vehicular accidents, but caution against complacency. https://www.curbed.com/2018/6/21/17477026/distracted-walking-pedestrian-deaths-crosswalk
City Agency Hearings + Sheehy Legislation
The BOS Budget and Finance Committee will meet Monday, June 25, 10 a.m., in City Hall, room 250. See agenda here. The BOS Land Use and Transportation Committee will meet Monday, June 25, 1:30 p.m., in City Hall, room 263. See agenda here. 2. 180191 [Planning Code – Public Parking Lot as a Permitted Use […]
Whack-a-Weed on Arlington! Part 2
Join your neighbors and whack some weeds on the Glen Park side of the Bernal Cut! When: Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m. to noon Where: Meet at Roanoke Street at Arlington What the Mayor’s Fix-It Team will bring: gloves, clippers, trash pickers, trash bags, compost bags. What you should bring: comfy shoes, grubby clothes, a generous hat, […]
Fix-It Glen Park Update
Thank you for your continued collaboration, Glen Park residents! Though we have stayed in touch with many of you over the last several months, this email includes a complete update on efforts to date in the Glen Park Fix-It Zone and information about upcoming efforts. Please feel free to share this email with neighbors who would […]
Workshop at Arlington Community Garden
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop at the Arlington Community Garden on June 23 Join us for our our Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop at the Arlington Community Garden (Arlington Street and Highland Avenue) from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, June 23! Come learn about keeping your fruit trees in top form for the summer! To RSVP […]
Summer Brings New Concern about Fire in the Canyon – Here’s What You Can Do
Resilient Diamond Heights Neighborhood Fire Evacuation Planning Meeting June 28th The Diamond Heights Community Association and Resilient Diamond Heights are continuing advocacy to the SFFD and City officials for help mitigating the potential for fire storms in Glen Canyon Park and on Billy Goat Hill. Sparks from a fire igniting brush and eucalyptus trees could possibly reach […]
What’s up with the parking lot on Kern Alley?
Glen Park Association Meeting Roundup: April 19, 2018 By Heather World Neighbors peppered politicians and a public utility wonk with questions about everything from parking lots to poop at the Glen Park Association spring quarterly meeting April 19. Kern Alley More than a few neighbors asked about the unofficial parking lot on Kern Alley, which […]