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.
Mountain Lake
In 2004, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Mountain Lake Restoration Project with a Beautification Award. Between Lake Street and the Presidio’s south border and between 8th and 12th Avenues, Mountain Lake is a natural water feature created over 2,000 years ago. During the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge and south approach, the lake was used for […]
Monroe Elementary School
In 2004, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Monroe Elementary School with a Beautification Award. Monroe Elementary is located in the Excelsior neighborhood. The 1970s school’s white walls and plain surfaces attracted graffiti and its curbside planters became repositories for needles and refuse. After years of neglect, school staff and volunteers got together to beautify the school. The result has […]
Bayview Hill Restoration
In 2004, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Bayview Hill Natural Area 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.
Ocean Avenue Beautification Project
In 2003, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Ocean Avenue Beautification Project with a Beautification Award. Federal funds and support from MUNI with extensive input from community volunteers and merchants have made major improvements to a declining main street between Ingleside and the South of Twin Peaks area. For more than 40 years, San Francisco Beautiful has been honoring […]
Mid-Embarcadero/South Beach Improvements
In 2003, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the improvements to Mid-Embarcadero/South Beach with a Beautification Award. These areas include the Ferry Building and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, the South Beach Children’s Play Area and Rincon Park. The Port, SFRA, city agencies and BCDC worked with corporations and community groups to revitalize the Embarcadero area from Market Street south. For […]
Glen Canyon Park Habitat Restoration
In 2003, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Glen Canyon Park Habitat Restoration with a Beautification Award. This project was managed by the Recreation and Park Department with continuous improvements and maintenance by community and corporate volunteers. For more than 40 years, San Francisco Beautiful has been honoring San Franciscans who make special contributions to the unique character and […]
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 […]
Corwin Street Community Garden
In 2003, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Corwin Street Community Garden with a Beautification Award. The Koshland family gifted this property to the City and donated seed money. Volunteer community effort on Recreation and Park Department property using recycled and donated materials, extensive native planting and limited irrigation together created a lush, clean and educational greenspace above the Castro. […]