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Trees on Narrow Sidewalks

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A SOMA resident is sounding the alarm about what he says is an old City rule that could result in 19% of Glen Park’s street trees disappearing over time. Shaun Aukland will speak at the Glen Park Association’s fall quarterly meeting October 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Glen Park library. He wants to […]

Be a Part of Glen Park’s Next Mural!

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Join your neighbors June 7 to clear ivy beneath the Bosworth Pedestrian Bridge, the first step in its transformation from a cement span into a vibrant piece of community art. Inspired by the Portola Pedestrian Bridge, the Bosworth Pedestrian Bridge will eventually have murals on its four pillars and a fresh coat of paint for […]

Arbor Day Fair Saturday! DPW Open House in April

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 We have our annual “Arbor Day Fair” happening on Saturday, March 9th from 9am-1pm.  We’ll have fun activities for the whole family. Although this is happening in District 5 at New Tradition Elementary School at 2050 Hayes St., it is a city-wide event open for everyone. Also, we have our annual “Open House” at Public […]

District 8 cleanup: Two great opportunities to beautify our neighborhoods

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In a program called “Love Our City,” every month San Francisco Public Works sponsors neighborhood cleanups in one supervisorial district.  Volunteers help keep San Francisco beautiful through landscaping and gardening projects, graffiti removal and litter cleanup. And Saturday, February 10 is our turn! There are two great projects to choose from. What to Expect The […]

The water beneath our feet in Glen Park

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  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 […]

District 8 Beautification Day Saturday, 7/15

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Join your district neighbors in the annual Neighborhood Beautification Day. Register here:   https://www.mobilize.us/sanfrancisco/ The Arlington Path/Bernal Cut community will be focused on the 500 Block of Arlington, turning the Arlington Triangle into a beautiful and more dog friendly place. The foxtails have been meticulously cleared so now it’s time to mulch and plant. On Arlington from […]

Let your voice be heard on SF trash cans

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As was reported in a previous post  SFPW will be testing a variety of trash cans in neighborhoods throughout the city to gain experience and feedback about which one fulfills the unique and specific needs of San Franciscans wishing to throw stuff away. A special website has been launched offering a survey and showing the […]

Diamond/Bosworth planters put out of their misery

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It seemed like a lovely idea at the time. Federal funds had been allocated to improve the Diamond/Bosworth intersection. Along with the street work that took place around 2015, SFPW installed four planter boxes on each of three corners of the intersection. This was consistent with beautification goals set forth in the Glen Park Community […]

An artistic and beautification project for Glen Park: The Burnside Mural+

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Neighbors and friends had a congenial gathering at the Burnside Avenue cul-de-sac the evening of Friday, June 18.  This one block street, along with its sister street to the east, Chilton Avenue, are known for their tight-knit family atmosphere and friendly vibe–like a little town within Glen Park. The occasion was the kick-off of an […]

Christopher Park Playground Opens After Remodel

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Playground photos courtesy of SF Rec & Park George Christopher Playground in Diamond Heights has reopened after a near two-year, $5.2 million renovation and park improvement project. The 6.8 acre park is tucked between the Diamond Heights Shopping Center and the northeastern rim of Glen Canyon. The park improvements include a new playground, resurfaced pathways, […]

Diamond Heights stairway walk

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When the planners designed Diamond Heights back in the 1950s and 1960s, they went for a suburban feel, with winding, curvilinear streets and plenty of parking. They also included stairways to connect hill dwellers with shopping and parks. The stairways received names. Some, like the streets they connected, were named after semiprecious stones. Others, in […]

Richland Bridge To Close

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The Richland Avenue Bridge is scheduled to close from March to November for railing repair, paving the way for a mural on its crossbeams and reinforced fencing below. Working under the management of San Francisco Public Works, the contractors with Gordon N. Ball, Inc. will demolish the bridge’s crumbling railing and patch its substructure. According […]

Notes on the winter meeting of the Glen Park Association

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Photos by Michael Waldstein The quarterly meeting had a great turnout – folks were anxious to hear from several local leaders who came to give updates and hear about neighborhood concerns. First up– Introducing Ingleside Captain Christopher Woon: Captain Chris Woon made his first appearance since assuming his position at the Ingleside Station. Born and […]

Glen Park Association spring meeting wrap-up

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The quarterly meeting took place in the Recreation Center on April 25. Update on crime and other matters in Glen Park Captain Hart had just come from a fire safety meeting in Diamond Heights and had some helpful information to share. There are two separate access points to Glen Canyon Park.  The official address is […]

SFPW scheduled road work in April

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Public Works’ goal is to apply a micro-surface seal to more than 200 blocks annually throughout the City as an efficient and cost-effective way to prolong the life of our streets. Micro-surfacing preserves the asphalt pavement by protecting the surface from the effects of natural aging and the environment caused by inclement weather, excessive heat […]

Hazardous tree removed

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The growling of a chainsaw and the grinding of a woodchipper reverberated through downtown Glen Park today.  The Bureau of Urban Forestry of SF Public Works was removing the ficus tree in front of Critter Fritters at 670 Chenery Street.   Through the racket, arborist Joseph Heulfenhaus shouted that the reason for the measure is […]

Miguel St. Re-grade Mtg Sept. 11

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The SFMTA and SF Public Works will host a community meeting regarding the re-grading of Miguel Street (at Chenery) on Tuesday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m., at the Glen Canyon Recreation Center in Room 2. The Glen Park Association Transportation Committee has been working with neighbors and the city to get information on this process, […]

Short notice! Meeting about Miguel Street Regrading

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SFMTA and SFPW are sponsoring a meeting about the regrading of Miguel Street.  Traffic problems have been exacerbated by the route of the 35 Eureka bus line on Miguel, which has a very steep grade with abrupt changes. Residents have voiced concern about the situation for quite some time. Tuesday, July 31 6:30 – 7:30 […]

Fix-It Glen Park Update

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Thank you for your continued collaboration, Glen Park residents! Though we have stayed in touch with many of you over the last several months, this email includes a complete update on efforts to date in the Glen Park Fix-It Zone and information about upcoming efforts. Please feel free to share this email with neighbors who would […]

Diamond Heights Improvements Project Continues….

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Forwarded from Betsy Eddy of the Diamond Heights Neighborhood Association A Ruiz Construction, Co. under contract with San Francisco Public Works is scheduled to repave Diamond Heights Blvd between Clipper Street and Portola Drive. You may recall this segment was under construction last fall 2017 as part of the Diamond Heights Improvements Project. This small […]