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 […]
Daniel E. Koshland Park and Community Garden
In 2003, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Daniel E. Koshland Park and Community Garden with a Beautification Award. The Koshland family gifted this property to the City and donated seed money. Volunteers from the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Parks Group and city staff provided materials and labor to build, improve and maintain the recreational, educational and communal garden […]
Linden Alley (2010)
$3,800 to the Neighborhood Parks Council to support the Linden Living Alley project (should this be a hyperlink to a map), which installed seating, landscaping, and traffic calming features in a blighted alleyway. Today the alley is a beloved community gathering place for neighbors to relax, interact, and enjoy a cup of San Francisco’s own Blue Bottle […]
Koshland Park Community Education Garden (2007)
$5000 to Friends of Hayes Valley for the Koshland Park Community Education Garden. 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 […]
Alamo Square Water Fountain (2005)
$2100 to District 5 Dog Owners and Guardians for the Alamo Square water fountain. 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 […]
Fillmore Beautification (2014)
Lower Fillmore is a fast-growing commercial corridor. From the lively entertainment scene to fine-dining and great local fare, this densely populated corridor has a rich history and a bright future. Through a community design process and a micro-grant program we are investing $20,000 in streetscape improvements that will serve not only to increase foot traffic and identity, but to build community, […]