Yerba Buena Gardens
In 2006, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Yerba Buena Gardens with a Beautification Award. In the heart of SOMA and near the Financial District, Yerba Buena Gardens is a formal green space amidst bustling convention, visitor and business enclaves and a growing residential population. The Redevelopment Agency created Yerba Buena Gardens as a center for recreation, relaxation […]
Stern Grove
In 2006, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Stern Grove restoration with a Beautification Award. 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 the Annual Beautification Awards.
Quesada Gardens Initiative
In 2006, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Quesada Gardens Initiative with a Beautification Award. This block of Quesada in the Bayview is a postcard San Francisco street. On a hillside, its two narrow traffic lanes are separated by a sloping median. It should have been idyllic except for its proximity to 3rd Street in the heart of […]
Greening Our Street Medians
In 2006, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Greening Our Street Medians with a Beautification Award. Mayor Gavin Newsom’s vision of greening San Francisco has resulted in highly visible median plantings completed by City staff and volunteers. Under Mayor Newsom’s administration, Van Ness Avenue’s medians have been embellished with hanging flower baskets and Lombard Street’s medians have also been […]
Shotwell Greenway
In 2005, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Shotwell Greenway with a Beautification Award. Plant SF’s Jane Martin and her neighbors on Shotwell Street were concerned about illicit activities occurring at all hours in and between the cars parked on the street and sidewalks. Jane created a pilot project for “greening” the sidewalks with cut-out areas, rocks and low […]
Randall Museum
In 2005, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Randall Museum with a Beautification Award. The Friends of the Josephine Randall Junior Museum organized an informational exhibit to promote sustainable energy devices. Included are two large wind power generators made of thin steel rods and solid transparent panels. Both provide enough energy to run the museum’s interactive exhibits. […]
Kid Power Park
Brooks Park
In 2005, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Brooks Park with a Beautification Award. Volunteers reclaimed this neglected park from drug dealers and created a natural area and community garden for neighbors to enjoy. 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 […]
Pier 1: The Embarcadero
In 2004, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Pier 1: The Embarcadero with a Beautification Award. When the Ferry Building was closed for major retrofit and conversion into general commercial use, the Port of San Francisco needed a new home. The developer of Pier 1 abided by and worked with the Port’s community advisors to create new offices and […]
Parque Niños Unidos
In 2004, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Parque Ninos Unidos with a Beautification Award. 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 the Annual Beautification Awards.