Top 5 Reasons to be a Member of SF Beautiful!

1. Be a Part of Something - Join our wide network of city officials, city agencies, and other organizations who share your passion for San Francisco.
2. Skill Building - Free entry to our content-rich workshops every other month, giving you practical tools to imagine, organize, fund, and complete your community projects.
3. Better Understand Your City - Free Members-only walking tours for you and a friend to learn about the exciting history of San Francisco.
4. Advocacy On Your Behalf - From cable cars to sidewalk cafe seating, SF Beautiful has been integral in keeping our city beautiful since 1947!
5. You Can Make a Difference - Members act as the voice of SF Beautiful, your participation informs our policy endorsements, Beautification Awards, and project funding priorities.

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Thank You Fillmore!

We had a great “Going Green in the Fillmore” Volunteer Work day at Gene Suttle Plaza on March 15th. Thanks to our volunteers and our project sponsors, we planted over 500 plants, making the Plaza more beautiful. Special thanks to Supervisor London Breed, Director Nuru for kick-starting this beautiful new space. We are grateful to DPW, SFMTA, Recology, the New Fillmore Merchants Association, and AMRCI for all their involvement and support.

Soon, we’ll be announcing a community celebration to open the newly renovated space. Click here to see pictures.

UN Plaza

Last week, we launched a new project at UN Plaza, funded by a grant from the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development’s Invest in Neighborhoods Initiative.

We’re asking everyone, “How can we make UN Plaza a better place?”. We’re looking for great ideas that encourage play, cooperation, pause, and enjoyment. We’ll build your favorite idea!

Enter your idea before April 25. Finalists will be selected, and then a popular vote, held on the Plaza, will determine the winner. Read more or enter now.

We appreciate the help of Supervisor Jane Kim’s Office, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Tenderloin Economic Development Project, SF Police Department, and UC Hastings in launching this project, but it won’t be a success without you!

Members’ Ballot Endorsement Meeting

Calling All SF Beautiful Members in good standing!

You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss Proposition B - The Waterfront Height Limit Right to Vote Act. Proposition B would require voter approval for any increase in heights limits for new buildings on Port of San Francisco property.

Date: April 14th
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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History of Market Street: Members-only Walking Tour

From the Ferry Building to Lotta’s Fountain, Market Street provides a cross section of San Francisco history as it slices diagonally across the city. Lining the city’s first boulevard, dubbed the “Path of Gold” as it was rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake, are historic buildings, monuments and modern skyscrapers. Hear the street’s relevance to everything from the Gold Rush to Bay Area Rapid Transit and vintage street cars. (Tours provides by City Guide)

Date: April 19th
Time: 9:50am - 12:00pm
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Join as a Guest Bartender for our Young & Beautiful Happy Hour!

We are always looking for fun ways to make a difference and would love your Company’s participation. Every 3rd Wednesday San Francisco Beautiful hosts our Young & Beautiful happy hour mixer. We are looking for guest bartenders! Proceeds from every drink purchased goes towards our programs and projects.

If you represent a company that is interested in volunteering contact: meaghan@sfbeautiful.org

New Digital Billboards on BART

Last year, we successfully halted the installation of new digital billboards in downtown BART stations, without first conducting a rider impact survey and test. That study began this week.

Depending on the results of the survey, up to 17 additional billboards, in Montgomery, Powell, and Embarcadero stations may be installed.

Titan has offered an 8 year contract that would only represent .02% of operating revenues. This is a bad deal that should be rejected outright. Our public transportation system is not for sale! #DontBuyTheHype

Surface Mounted Facilities Legislation

Since the January Land Use Committee Hearing on AT&T boxes, sponsored by Supervisors Wiener; Kim, Farrell and Avalos, we have been hard at work. Supervisor Wiener's office listened to our stories of broken promises & a broken process, and has taken the initiative. Read more

Join us for a special workshop with Supervisor Wiener on April 29 to learn about the proposed new legislation and how it will impact your sidewalks. RSVP Required

AT&T CEQA Appeal

After a very long wait, the California Court of Appeal heard our case on March 25. Our attorney, again underscored the need for an environmental review. Until an environmental report is conducted, the feasibility for smaller or fewer boxes, undergrounding, adaptation with art or as benches, placement on private property, or adequate greening mitigation remains unstudied.

The Court did not rule at this meeting, but an opinion will be issued within 90 days. We’ll update you as soon as we hear back from the Court.

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