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July 13, 2016 · 10:02 pm

Western SoMa Bike Share Expansion Meeting

Western SoMa Bike Share Workshop (Facebook)
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Sessions at 6pm and 7pm
Gene Friend Recreation Center

270 6th Street, San Francisco

To request special accommodations for a workshop, please call 415-802-1979 at least 72 hours in advance.

Para obtener información en español sobre la reunión o si quisiera pedir asistencia con idiomas, por favor llame al 415-802-1979 con un mínimo de 72 horas de anticipación.

要獲取有關會議的中文版或如果您想要求語言協助，請提前至少72小時致

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October 12, 2014 · 2:21 pm

Free Clinic / Walden House moving to 12th and Mission Street location

“HealthRIGHT 360,” created in 2011 in the merger of the Haight Ashbury Free Clinics and Walden House, has acquired a five story building sitting atop the northern end of the Lafayette, Minna, Natoma Residential Enclave District at 1563 Mission Street to serve as a healthcare center to provide “primary medical care, mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, and resources for employment, education, and housing assistance – all under one roof,” according to a recent press release.

The nonprofit will hold a neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, October 28 from 6:00-7:00 pm at Grandma’s Deli & Cafe, 1551 Mission Street. “We will be converting the building into a modern, integrated healthcare center, continuing our legacy of service in San Francisco that began over 40 years ago. Continue reading →

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July 22, 2014 · 1:39 pm

Oops! Famed architect designs building too tall for site

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When the Code says the height limit is 300 feet, one would think they’d ask the architect to design a 300 foot tall building. Except, this is San Francisco and the Planning Department rarely adheres to the Code. And, the thing is kinda pretty.

Jeanne Gang, the architect of Chicago’s iconic Aqua building, has designed an unusual residential tower with bays and balconies twisting up its 400 foot height, for the corner of Folsom and Spear Streets. The tower and an adjacent eight story structure will include 139 affordable units among the 390 condos proposed. Continue reading →

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July 9, 2014 · 7:42 am

“[Our] office supports responsible recycling centers in our city.”

from SUNNY ANGULO
Legislative Aide, District 6

I want to thank everyone for coming out to last month’s community meeting at the Arc San Francisco (and especially thank the Arc for hosting). I would also like to thank the city staff that took time out of their evening to come and offer resources and input, including the Mayor’s Office of HOPE Director Bevan Dufty and Kevin Drew from the Department of the Environment. Finally, I’d like to thank the individuals that emailed or called me privately after the meeting and expressed their disappointment with the behavior of some of their neighbors and recommitted themselves to working toward positive solutions that would benefit everyone in the neighborhood. On a personal note, I was deeply appreciative of that, so thank you. Continue reading →

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June 30, 2014 · 10:31 am

Report from SoMa neighbors regarding the 10th and Harrison recycling center

from SF SoMa Neighbors:

Last week approximately 70 residents and local business owners attended a neighborhood meeting concerning the proposed recycling/buyback center at 10th and Harrison Streets. Almost everyone in the audience was opposed.

Sunny Angulo, an aide in Supervisor Kim’s office moderated the meeting. She stated that Our Planet Recycling was issued a permit in error, and that they would be required, per a letter from the City Zoning Administrator, to re-apply for permits. This will require neighborhood notification, and the neighbors can then file appeals to block or modify the permit. Neighbors could also file with the Planning Department for a Discretionary Review (DR).
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February 9, 2014 · 8:04 pm

“Pre-apping” Western SoMa (for those of you who didn’t get your fill of community meetings yet)

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by JIM MEKO

Since we put the Western SoMa Community Plan to bed (it’s just about a year since it passed!), you may find yourself all alone with nothing to do at night. Awww … are you yearning for another community meeting? After the thousand-plus ones that we sat through for the neighborhood planning effort, finally, here’s an opportunity to attend more meetings! Pre-application meetings! Continue reading →

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April 9, 2013 · 9:44 am

Public meeting to discuss Moscone expansion plans

A Yerba Buena neighbor writes that Moscone center is looking to expand and that means they’re asking to take over part of the Children’s Playground (since it sits on top of the building). The meeting is on Tuesday April 16th at 6:00 pm at Moscone Center South, Esplanade Bldg., Room 300. It’s an opportunity to learn about the plans for the expansion. Click here to see the flyer for the event.

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March 18, 2013 · 6:49 am

Central Market CBD coming to a neighborhood near you?

The Central Market Community Benefit District (CMCBD) is getting ready to renew and possibly expand its neighborhood services in the greater Central Market and SoMa area. The CBD promises to create a cleaner, safer and more inviting neighborhood.

Learn more about the CMCBD and its neighborhood programs by attending one of two meet and greets, scheduled on March 19 and 27. Hear about the CMCBD’s renewal and proposed expansion of its community services. Meet the CMCBD Board, Staff, Steering Committee, Community Guides, Clean Team and Partners. Continue reading →

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November 20, 2012 · 2:21 pm

Western SoMa Plan faces little opposition as it moves towards December 6 adoption hearing

More neighbors – fewer land use attorneys – participated in helping to create the Western SoMa Community Plan at one of three Town Hall meetings held at Bessie Carmichael School

Following two informational hearings before the Planning Commission, the Western SoMa Community Plan moves relatively unscathed towards its December 6 adoption hearing. Following that Planning Commission action, the Plan will still require approval by the Board of Supervisors and the signature of the Mayor. If all goes well, the Plan could go into effect early next year. Continue reading →

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November 11, 2012 · 9:23 pm

Kim ponders radical realignment of 11th Street neighbor/nightclub zoning

More nightclubs?

To hear tell, business would be booming and we’d all be dancing in the streets if it were not for “the purple building” and “that lady on Norfolk alley who keeps complaining.” Such is the state of denial the California Music and Culture Association (CMAC) lives in as they plot to foment another war between neighbors and nightclubs in South of Market.

The purple building represents the threat of new development adjacent to existing nightclubs and the Norfolk neighbor has been driving the club owners crazy because she keeps asking the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to enforce the law. Continue reading →

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