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Heather World

GPA quarterly meeting

January 15, 2016 by Heather World

Glen Park Association quarterly meeting Date: January 21, 2016 Time: 7:00 PM Place: The San Francisco Police Academy at 350 Amber Drive There are some road blockages, so we suggest using the following route: 1. Go up Diamond Heights Blvd. to Duncan Street. 2. Go left on Duncan Street, and continue on Duncan past the construction at […]

Filed Under: Meeting announcement, Uncategorized

Diamond/Bosworth update

January 8, 2016 by Heather World

From Kelley McCoy, SFMTA PR: I wanted to reach out and give a brief update about where we are on the last leg of the Glen Park Project: · We are still waiting on the final contractor’s schedule for the northeast (former Citibank building) corner. For now, there is no work planned for that corner. […]

Filed Under: Road Construction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Bosworth, Diamond, SFMTA

San Jose Avenue pilot project update

January 6, 2016 by Heather World

SFMTA has uploaded its final analysis of the Northbound San Jose Avenue Road Diet pilot plan, which began in June, 2014, when the agency reduced the three-lane road to two lanes to slow traffic and increase safety. (A second phase merged the two-lane offramp to one lane under the underpass.) You can see it here: […]

Filed Under: Meeting announcement, Road Construction, Uncategorized Tagged With: San Jose Avenue, SFMTA

Tree work in Glen Canyon

December 23, 2015 by Heather World

From Melinda Stockmann at RecPark: Just a quick heads up that we are working with a contractor to do some hazardous tree mitigation work in Glen Canyon Park the week of January 4th. This involves tree removal and pruning at / near Crags Court entry as well as entry at Turquoise and Amber. These trees […]

Filed Under: Glen Canyon Park

Plans for tiny lot to be revealed

December 15, 2015 by Heather World

There will be a meeting at the Glen Park library Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 6:45 p.m. concerning the plans for the recently sold micro lot on Diamond behind Buddies Market (2785 Diamond). According to the Glen Park News, the 914-square foot lot was bought by an architect who reportedly plans to build  himself a single-family […]

Filed Under: Meeting announcement, Uncategorized

Highland Street Bridge Re-opens

December 8, 2015 by Heather World

From SFDPW: Dear Residents  Over this past weekend, the City’s contractor, MH Construction Management Company, successfully completed the removal of the protective scaffolding and the debris net from the Highland Avenue Bridge that was put in place for the important infrastructure improvement and safety project. As planned, the Highland Avenue Bridge was re-opened today for […]

Filed Under: Road Construction, Uncategorized Tagged With: traffic

Work Day at Erskine Park

December 8, 2015 by Heather World

From Bay Area Young Survivors: Dorothy Erskine Park BAYS Memorial Garden Hello Dorothy Erskine Park neighbor – We would like to introduce ourselves – BAYS is  a support group for young women in the Bay Area diagnosed with breast cancer under age 45.  We are partnered with SF Parks & Rec on stewardship of the […]

Filed Under: Meeting announcement, Uncategorized

Sup Wiener to Hold Safety Meeting

December 6, 2015 by Heather World

From Supervisor Scott Wiener: We’ve recently seen an escalation of crime in District 8 (and other parts of the city), including auto break-ins and thefts, home break-ins, home invasions, and most recently an assault with a knife in Noe Valley. To discuss the situation, including ways to make our community safer and how to have […]

Filed Under: Meeting announcement, Uncategorized Tagged With: Scott Wiener

San Jose Ave closed Dec 5 & 6

December 4, 2015 by Heather World

From SFDPW: San Jose Avenue (Randall St to Rousseau St) Roadway closed December 5 and 6 for the Highland Avenue Bridge Traffic Railing Replacement Project. On Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2015, we will begin removing the temporary scaffolding that was erected this summer for the traffic rail replacement work on the Highland Ave Bridge. The […]

Filed Under: Road Construction, Uncategorized Tagged With: San Jose Avenue, SFMTA

San Jose Avenue to close

November 25, 2015 by Heather World

From Grace L. Moore, Public Affairs Officer Office of Communications & Public Affairs, SFDPW San Jose Avenue (Rousseau St to Randall St) weekend closure due to Highland Avenue Bridge Traffic Railing Replacement Project: Weekend work December 5th and 6th On Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2015 we will begin removing the temporary scaffolding that […]

Filed Under: Road Construction, Uncategorized

Diamond/Bosworth update: Nov. 23 edition

November 23, 2015 by Heather World

From Kelley McCoy, SFMTA spokeswoman: I’ve received a schedule change from the contractors. Due to the rain forecasted for tomorrow, the construction schedule was revised and the crew will be focusing their efforts on the southeast/BART corner. Here is the revised schedule: Monday Complete sidewalk and brickwork on the southeast (BART) corner Sidewalk restoration on […]

Filed Under: Road Construction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Bosworth, Diamond, SFMTA, traffic

Diamond/Bosworth update

November 21, 2015 by Heather World

From Kelley McCoy, SFMTA:   Construction schedule for next three days (Sat 11/21, Sun 11/22, Mon 11/23) ·         The 24-hour barricades on Bosworth are expected to be removed on Sunday.  There will be closures during the week from 9am-4pm as needed for sidewalk work. ·         Crews will work to complete the sidewalk reconstruction. This work […]

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Glen Park Elementary Schoolyard Kick-Off Celebration

November 20, 2015 by Heather World

Join Supervisors Mark Farrell and Scott Wiener and the San Francisco Shared Schoolyard Project at Glen Park Elementary School, 151 Lippard Avenue, on Saturday, December 12th, from 11 am to 1 pm for an exciting kick-off event marking the schoolyard’s grand opening. The community-driven event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony, free lunch,and activities for […]

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Assemblyman David Chiu Comes to Town

November 2, 2015 by Heather World

California Assemblyman David Chiu and Supervisor John Avalos will host a community forum this month. From Chiu’s newsletter: Upcoming District 11 Neighborhood Forum I look forward to teaming up with Supervisor John Avalos for a District 11 community forum. Please join us to talk about the work I have been doing in Sacramento and how […]

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GP Greenway Workshop #2 materials available for comment PLEASE REVIEW

October 29, 2015 by Heather World

In case you were unable to come to the second Greenway Concept Planning Workshop in September, the materials provided at the Workshop are now available for you at the Glen Park Greenway website. There are plan concepts, cross sections and general ideas for how the Glen Park neighborhood may wish to use different areas of […]

Filed Under: Greenway

Diamond/Bosworth intersection update

October 27, 2015 by Heather World

Members of the GPA Transportation Committee met with representatives from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency at the redesigned Diamond and Bosworth intersection on October 22. The SFMTA acknowledged the design was based on an incorrect assumption about turning radii, and they are taking that error into account for other future projects throughout the city. […]

Filed Under: Road Construction Tagged With: Bosworth, Diamond, SFMTA, traffic

Changes to Mission Street

October 8, 2015 by Heather World

Changes to the 14R bus line, including a dedicated transit lane along Mission Street, will be publicly vetted Friday, October 16, at 10 a.m. in City Hall, room 416. A stoplight at Randall and Mission streets had also been proposed, but that element needs further study and will not be implemented immediately, said Matt Brill, […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Diamond/Bosworth intersection update

October 2, 2015 by Heather World

If you’ve read the latest issue of the Glen Park News, you know that SFMTA has realized the southeast corner of the Diamond and Bosworth intersection has a major design flaw and must be redesigned, dug up and rebuilt. “We are cutting back the east median and increasing the radius of the southeast corner in […]

Filed Under: Road Construction Tagged With: Bosworth, Diamond, SFMTA, traffic

Parklet update

October 2, 2015 by Heather World

The SFDPW hearing regarding the parklet in front of Higher Grounds crepe cafe that was to have been held September 30, 2015, was postponed. After the SF Planning Department approved the application and forwarded it to the DPW for public notice, the SFMTA reviewed the application and decided the red zone at the corner might […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Glen Park Association quarterly meeting

September 13, 2015 by Heather World

Join the Glen Park Association for its quarterly meeting on Thursday, October 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the St. John School Gym, 925 Chenery Street (enter from parking lot). Program Agenda: 1- Updates from Sup. Scott Wiener and Ingleside Cpt. Joseph McFadden 2- Sup. Mark Farrell will speak on the Shared Schoolyard Project. […]

Filed Under: Meeting Summaries Tagged With: quarterly meetings

San Jose Avenue Road Diet update

September 7, 2015 by Heather World

From SFMTA: Pilot Project Update // September 2015 SFMTA and Caltrans joined the community on August 25, 2015 at Glen Park School to provide neighbors with background and information on the Northbound San Jose Avenue & I-280 Off-Ramp Road Diet Pilot Project, which included an update on data collection efforts and next steps. The team […]

Filed Under: Road Construction Tagged With: San Jose Avenue, SFMTA

Greenway Workshop

September 7, 2015 by Heather World

The Glen Park Association invites you to the Glen Park Greenway Workshop #2 When: Thursday, September 24, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Where: St. John School Gymnasium (925 Chenery St.) Parking: behind the school in their large parking lot Please enter the gym from the parking lot just off Chenery. Program: The landscape architects from […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Diamond/Bosworth update

September 7, 2015 by Heather World

The GPA Transportation Committee asked Kelley McCoy, Public Relations Officer for SFMTA, for an update on the Diamond/Bosworth intersection work. Below is her response: The project is by and large completed. The trees have been planted and our contractors will finish with the smaller plantings. The welcome sign has been installed, and some additional landscaping […]

Filed Under: Road Construction Tagged With: Bosworth, Diamond, SFMTA

Hearing about Parklet in GP

August 31, 2015 by Heather World

Manhal Jweinat, owner of Higher Grounds Coffee House has applied for a parklet in front of his business on Chenery and Diamond. Someone has contested the application, so there will be a hearing Wednesday, September 30, at 9 a.m. in City Hall, Room 400. Attend to show your support or opposition. You can also write […]

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Q&A from San Jose Ave Road Diet meeting

August 16, 2015 by Heather World

Remember that SFMTA is hosting another meeting about the San Jose Avenue Road Diet on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m., Glen Park Elementary School. Caltrans and MUNI Forward will also attend. These are the notes I took at last week’s meeting; they are not official minutes.   August 13, 2015 SFMTA/GPA meeting regarding SJA road […]

Filed Under: Road Construction

Diamond/Bosworth intersection update

August 13, 2015 by Heather World

Here’s the latest from SFMTA regarding the work on the Diamond/Bosworth intersection: Our tentative completion date for the existing work left on the project is mid-September.  As you probably have noticed, there are new traffic lights and poles installed at the intersection. We are waiting for PG&E to assist us switch the traffic light/signal system […]

Filed Under: Road Construction Tagged With: Bosworth, Diamond, SFMTA

Glen Park Greenway Community Meeting with the SFPUC

August 11, 2015 by Heather World

Glen Park Greenway Community Meeting with the SFPUC   Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015   Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Location: St John School gym at 925 Chenery Street (enter from Chenery Street via playground) Topic: Watershed Planning for Islais Creek The Glen Park Association is pleased to host a presentation by Rosey Jencks of SFPUC who […]

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Meeting regarding San Jose Avenue road diet

July 22, 2015 by Heather World

Please join the Glen Park Association for a special meeting focused on the San Jose Avenue road diet Thursday, August 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Police Academy, 350 Amber Drive (above Diamond Heights Shopping Center). A traffic planner and engineer from The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) will update us on […]

Filed Under: Road Construction Tagged With: San Jose Avenue, SFMTA, traffic

Diamond/Bosworth update

July 10, 2015 by Heather World

Hi all, Latest report from SFMTA is that the D/B intersection should be done by end of July. The lane markings you see now are where the lanes will actually be, but probably with nicer, clearer paint. Please see the June 19 blog update regarding the feasibility (or not) of simultaneous protected left-hand turns or protected left-hand turns […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Highland Bridge update

July 10, 2015 by Heather World

SFDPW has news about work on the Highland Bridge. Night work starts July 19 and runs to July 26. See more details on their press release: http://sfdpw.org/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=4926 Thanks to Mike S. for posting this on NextDoor.

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Photos and Fun courtesy of the Glen Park Library!
It was a great turnout at the Glen Park Library Open House on Saturday May 17th!

Thank you to all who attended and a big thank you to Glen Park Branch Library Manager Darren Heiber and his staff for a fantastic day!! 🙌🏽

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Qi Gong & Tai Chi Thursdays at the Glen Park Rec Center!

Thursdays  2:00PM - 2:45PM 
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Led by led by Ashima Sarin

Beginners and All Levels of Mobility Are Welcome! It’s FREE and drop-in! 

(There will be no class the second half of June and July)

📍Glen Park Rec Center, 70 Elk Street 

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