Monthly Archives: April 2011

Rincon Hill Dog Park excavation work begins

Photo by  Jamie Whitaker

A little more than two months after the official groundbreaking, workers are not moving earth around at Beale and Bryant Streets as part of the development of the Rincon Hill Dog Park. The park is slated to be complete this fall. It will contain a large and a small dog area for off-leash exercise and… Keep reading

Grateful Dogs Rescue Adoption Event in South Beach on May 1st

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From our friends at Grateful Dogs Rescue: Keep reading

Opening Day on the Bay May 1st!

Photo by Jamie Whitaker

From the organizer of Opening Day on the Bay, PICYA: “OPENING DAY ON THE BAY” MARKING THE OFFICIAL START OF SAN FRANCISCO’S 2011 BOATING SEASON WHEN: Sunday May 1, 2011, Crissy Field to Pier 39, starting at 12 Noon. WHAT: The 94th Annual “Opening Day on the Bay” Decorated Boat Parade, hosted by the Pacific… Keep reading

Healthy Kids Day Event on Saturday!

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From our neighbors at the Embarcadero Y: Tomorrow (April 16th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) is the Y’s Healthy Kids Day promotion at Justin Hermann Plaza. This is a day when across the country, YMCAs go out into the community to encourage healthy behaviors for kids. It will go from 10 am – 2pm. We’ll… Keep reading

Native California Wildflower Meadow Interim Use at 399 Fremont

Rendering provided by Fifield

While the Green Development Agreement idea appears all but dead, the folks at Fifield are in the process of installing irrigation and preparing their 399 Fremont Street property for the interim use as a native California wildflower meadow. From their June 2010 information leading up to the renewal hearing for their development entitlement, here is… Keep reading

Harrison Street Bridge Over Beale Refurb Work Resumes

Photo by Jamie Whitaker

If you live on Harrison Street, you already know that the construction crews have reappeared after a month’s absence. They are fixing up the Harrison Street bridge over Beale Street. Keep reading

SoMa Waterfront Criminal Activity for Week Ending 4/1/2011

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Thanks to Ken Craig for compiling and distributing this information for our community each week! Below is a summary table of incidents by month. Click here to read the full report for the week ending 4/1/2011. Keep reading

Transbay 10-Day Look Ahead

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From the Transbay JPA: 10 Day Look Ahead: Demolition and Construction Activities Friday, April 1, 2011 – Sunday, April 10, 2011 This week at Transbay… Community Meeting Reminder: Join us on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 to learn more about the remaining demolition activities, utility relocation, shoring wall construction, street closures and hours of activity. The… Keep reading

Future of Folsom Street

Photo by Jamie Whitaker

From my good friend and neighborhood advocacy mentor Jim Meko: Dear friends, Change is coming to Folsom Street whether we like it or not. The Eastern Neighborhoods Transportation Implementation Planning Study (EN TRIPS) has identified it as one of the greatest opportunities to improve traffic flow in the eastern part of the city. Left to… Keep reading

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