Sidewalk Cafes

Sidewalk Cafes

In 1993, San Francisco Beautiful worked with North Beach merchants and the Department of Public Works to draft Order 162,240, which made outdoor cafe and restaurant seating legal in San Francisco.

Octavia Blvd Pop-Ups

Octavia Blvd Pop-Ups

In 2012, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Octavia Boulevard Pop-Ups, a project of Hayes Valley Art Coalition and Envelope A+D with a Beautification Award for activation of public space. For more than 40 years, San Francisco Beautiful has been honoring San Franciscans who make special contributions to the unique character and beauty of our City with […]

Off the Grid

Off the Grid

In 2011, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Off the Grid with a Beautification Award. Off-the-Grid brings high-quality food to people in parks and open spaces across the city enhancing the experience for park users, and creating new revenue for the city. For more than 40 years, San Francisco Beautiful has been honoring San Franciscans who make special contributions to […]

Tenderloin People’s Garden (2010)

Tenderloin People’s Garden

$3,800 to the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation to create a community garden to provide fresh local food to the low-income residents of the Tenderloin. The People’s Garden is volunteer-run and located at the corner of McAllister and Larkin. Since 1988, San Francisco Beautiful has been helping neighbors realize their dreams for a more beautiful city with […]

Malcolm X Academy Garden (2011)

Malcolm X Academy Garden

$4,500 to POWER (People Organized to Win Employment Rights) for a community garden at Malcolm X Academy. Since 1988, San Francisco Beautiful has been helping neighbors realize their dreams for a more beautiful city with small grants. Through our grant program we were able to revitalize community assets like gardens, create innovative new opportunities for interaction, […]

Harkness Ave Community Garden (2005)

Community Garden

$3500 to the Harkness Avenue Community Garden for construction and agricultural supplies. Since 1988, San Francisco Beautiful has been helping neighbors realize their dreams for a more beautiful city with small grants. Through our grant program we were able to revitalize community assets like gardens, create innovative new opportunities for interaction, and help communities build their […]