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 […]
Market Street Railway Mural
In 2004, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Market Street RAilway Mural at 15th and Church 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.
16th Street BART Plaza
In 2003, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the 16th Street BART Plaza with a Beautification Award. BART, with various funding sources, worked extensively with the community and merchants to transform a dirty, vandalized station area into a colorful plaza in the Mission District. For more than 40 years, San Francisco Beautiful has been honoring San Franciscans who make […]
Franconia Street Stairway Improvement (2004)
$5000 to the Franconia Street Public Stairway Improvement Committee for materials to replace a stairway in Bernal Heights. 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 […]