The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission has a tree removal project planned at O’Shaughnessy Boulevard near Bosworth Street that is scheduled to begin January 13, 2025. This project is a follow up to the tree removals that we did in the area last year, which was highlighted in an article written by Heather World. The trees […]
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Get rain ready
The rains are coming! The Glen Park Association recommends– Click here for helpful preparation tips. Pay special attention to the Learn What to Do When a Sewer Backup or Flooding Occurs. (Lots of helpful stuff–Click the “+” drop-down) Consider Adopting a Drain–it’s so easy to help prevent sewer backups!
More Changes to Glen Canyon Park
Now a neglected huddle of aged eucalyptus trees and occasional dumping ground, a swath of Glen Canyon Park near O’Shaughnessy Boulevard is planned to grow into an oak-shaded riparian corridor, with work already under way. The changes began last March when crews with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission removed 11 trees on each side […]
A plague of water main breaks causes woe for neighbors
A couple of years ago, a spokesperson for the SF Public Utilities Commission, in response to a water main break in the neighborhood, noted that San Francisco averages 200 water main breaks per year. It would seem Glen Park accounts for more than our fair share. Recently on June 21, a water main break caused […]
Part 2: The water beneath our feet in Glen Park
Following up on our previous story about the July water main break affecting several homes on the unit block of Sussex Street, the Glen Park News was able to interview Joe Fong, a resident whose family has been displaced to Daly City since that time. Fong is a lifelong San Franciscan, having grown up in […]
The water beneath our feet in Glen Park
As you’ve no doubt been noticing, Glen Park streets are being torn up thither and yon. Workers from the San Francisco Department of Public Works (SFDPW) can be spotted in deep holes and trenches, replacing old water mains, as reported previously in the Glen Park News. In addition, waterwise, July and August also saw […]
Sunday gusher at Chenery & Diamond repaired in less than 24 hours
A broken water main at the corner of Chenery and Diamond Streets sent a gusher of water two feet up into the air Sunday afternoon around 2:00 PM, flooding the street and sending water down Diamond. The water pressure was so strong that parts of the asphalt and concrete at the edges of the hole […]
Get used to the Laidley Street Water Main Replacement Project
If you’ve been in the area of Chenery and Castro Streets lately you’ve undoubtedly noticed an impressive scene like this: SFPUC is undertaking a massive project to replace worn out water and sewer lines in areas of Glen Park. Construction will extend to December 2024. As the project nears completion, road restoration work will begin. […]
Gas line break on Sussex Street causes residents to evacuate
Sunday at 10:40am AlertSF blasted out a text: “Avoid the area of Sussex St. between Diamond St. and Castro St. due to Fire Activity. Emergency crews are on scene.” The incident occurred on the unit block of Sussex Street. There was no fire but there was the strong smell of gas. Roland Kniese of Sussex […]
No Drain on Your Time
What takes ten minutes and potentially saves you and your neighbors thousands of dollars? Adopt a Drain, San Francisco’s program that charges volunteers with clearing storm drains so they won’t clog and flood! Perks beyond earning the good will of your neighbors: you get to name your drain, and the name shows up on the […]
Future of Islais Creek
San Francisco* is undertaking a study to deliver flood resilience and quality-of-life benefits to San Franciscans in the Upper Islais Creek Watershed. Quality-of-life benefits could include pedestrian and bicyclist safety, neighborhood connectivity, urban greening, and other environmental benefits. Increasing flood resilience may involve strategies to (1) adapt streets and the public realm to manage larger […]