Tenderloin National Forest

Tenderloin National Forest

In 2010, San Francisco Beautiful gave a Beautification Award to the Tenderloin National Forest. Two decades in the making, this alley in the heart of a challenged neighborhood has been transformed, with funding from the Art Commission and Mayor’s office, into a garden of redwood trees, performance and public art, classes and activities. For more than […]

Prop J

Prop J

In 2009, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Proposition J with a Robert C. Friese Award for Neighborhood Conservation for creating a Historic Preservation Commission. The award recognized the efforts of a coalition who organized themselves as ‘Citizens for Smart Planning’ to draft, fundraise and campaign for the passage of the measure. This award receives the SFB Robert […]

Piers 1 1/2, 3 & 5

Piers 1 1/2, 3 & 5

In 2009, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Piers 1 1/2, 3 & 5 with a Beautification Award. The restoration of these historic pier structures has created a commercial development space with public waterfront access. The project is the effort of San Francisco Waterfront Partners, LLC and the Port of San Francisco. For more than 40 years, […]

Palace of Fine Arts Lagoon Restoration

Palace of Fine Arts Lagoon Restoration

In 2007, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Palace of Fine Arts Lagoon 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.

Kids Serve Youth Murals, “A Sign of Hope”

Kids Serve Youth Murals, “A Sign of Hope”

In 2007, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Kids Serve Youth Murals, “A Sign of Hope”, 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.

Candlestick Point Beautification Project

Candlestick Point Beautification Project

In 2006, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Candlestick Point Beautification Project with a Beautification Award. Beyond the vast stadium parking lot are views of the bay and downtown San Francisco. This hidden area of the City features fine weather, steep slopes, and unique houses. A few years ago, it was also host to criminal elements and its […]

16th Avenue Tiled Steps

16th Avenue Tiled Steps

In 2006, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps 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.

Sylvester House Restoration

Sylvester House Restoration

In 2005, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Sylvester House Restoration with a Beautification Award. In 1978, Linda Blacketer found the abandoned and dilapidated Sylvester House (built in 1865) in the Bayview. Her goal was to restore the house to its original condition — not just to modernize its interior behind a classical façade. It took many years of […]

San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco Zoo

In 2005, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the San Francisco Zoo with a Beautification Award. The San Francisco Zoo has been revitalized by the implementation of its new master plan. Improvements include new and expanded areas for the animals and a level entry on the Great Highway that is accessible to all. The animals may have benefited […]