Forwarded from SFRecPark: Sussex / Elk Street stair construction update – Monday November 27th – The stair was demolished today, ahead of schedule. The project blog is updated with this information and site postings have been installed. SF Rec & Park apologizes for any confusion the community may have about this since the demolition happened ahead of schedule. Construction […]
Archives for November 2017
Getting Ready for Greenway Tree Planting
Story and photos by Bonnee Waldstein Workers from the Capax company, contractors with the Department of Public Works, worked on clearing around 20 failing trees from the future Glen Park Greenway. Today they were behind St. John School, between Chilton and Burnside Avenues. The “fennel forest” had been cleared earlier. The workers were on deadline, […]
City Agency Hearings + Sheehy Legislation
Nothing to report for Glen Park and not much elsewhere either, thanks to the holiday next week. The SFMTA Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, November 21, 1 p.m. in City Hall, room 400. See full agenda here and read a proposal to amend their advertising policy to prohibit ads for cannabis products. You’ll no […]
Fix-It Team Update for GP
Forwarded from Sandra Zuniga, Fix-It Team Director: Hello Glen Park Neighbors! Thank you for providing input on what should be fixed in your neighborhood, based on you feedback and work we are able to accomplish, we created the below action plan for your review, please let us know if we forgot anything. Also, in addition […]
Tree Planting December 9!
Please join us for a tree planting on the Glen Park Greenway on Saturday, December 9, from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. We’ll be planting coast live oak and other native species. It is important that you RSVP to this event through Friends of the Urban Forest: We need to ensure we have enough tools and […]
City Agency Hearings + Sheehy Legislation
No, it’s not Glen Park, but the number of men caught masturbating on BART last week is noteworthy. Bike share advocates and foes please note the Engineering, Maintenance and Safety Committee meeting below. And the process of regulating marijuana dispensaries continues. [Editor’s note: If anyone attends the “Distracted Walking Discussion” on Tuesday, please report back! Also, […]
Notes on the Glen Park Association Quarterly Meeting, October 25, 2017
By Bonnee Waldstein The Glen Park Association’s final meeting of 2017 was packed with information and updates. GPA President Scott Stawicki kept things going apace, in order to cover all the topics, with time for Q and A. The 4-1-1 about Calling 9-1-1: It’s been headline news that San Francisco’s 911 system has fallen short […]
City Agency Hearings + Sheehy Legislation
Many meetings are cancelled next week to honor Veteran’s Day. Of general interest: Looks like the board is going to try to set up permits for robot deliveries. See item 2 in agenda here. SFMTA wants to upgrade its buildings and is reaching out for public comment. First open house will be Thursday, November 9, […]
Halloween in Glen Park – 3,000 visitors, say police
This year Halloween in Glen Park was bigger and better than ever. The San Francisco Police Department blocked off much of Chenery Street west of Diamond Street, making for a much safer evening. Police estimated that more than 3,000 people visited the neighborhood. Officers stationed at Chenery and Lippard said the department had decided to […]