Monthly Archives: December 2011

Redevelopment and Transbay

You’ve probably read that the worst case scenario regarding the future of redevelopment agencies in California has happened. The California Supreme Court upheld the dissolution of agencies and tossed out the so-called “extortion option” legislation that would have allowed redevelopment agencies to continue pending an annual payment to the state. What this means for the… Keep reading

Dog Park Soft Opening Hours & Website

The Rincon Hill Dog Park now has its own website at www.RinconHillDogPark.org. It is a bit of a work in progress, but I managed to post a good amount of information already. Probably the most important information is that volunteers from the neighborhood are unlocking and the locking the main gate to the park so… Keep reading

Rincon Hill Dog Park is open for the community to use!

While the construction isn’t quite complete (water fountains aren’t yet working, lighting fixtures need electricity), we’ve been given the go ahead to open the Rincon Hill Dog Park at the NW corner of Bryant and Beale Streets from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. effective today (December 16, 2011). Please read Marty Coressel’s email below for… Keep reading

Transbay Streetscape & Open Space Design Options

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Earlier this evening, the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency’s Mike Grisso and Courtney Pash, and the Transbay Citizens Advisory Committee hosted a community meeting with CMG Landscape Architecture presenting three concepts for the 1.4 Acre Oscar Park and adjoining streetscapes. While we should see the presentation and feedback information posted on the Redevelopment Agency’s Transbay web… Keep reading

Rincon Hill Dog Park Community Group Meeting on Wednesday

Photo by Marty Coressel

Please join other interested neighbors at the Rincon Hill Dog Park Community Group Meeting this Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at BaySide Village for an update on the park.  Please be sure to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the 6 p.m. start time at the front of the BaySide Village leasing office so… Keep reading