Clement Street Pole Gardens
In 2013, the Clement Street Pole Gardens Project was honored for their creativity in bringing beauty to unexpected public spaces. The Clement Street Pole Gardens are small hanging gardens placed on various parking meters along Clement Street in the Richmond. Neighbors really enjoyed this anonymous gardener’s whimsical approach to making the street more beautiful and […]
Immigrant Point
In 2008, the restoration of Immigrant Point, a scenic overlook in the Presidio, received a Beautification Award. Immigrant Point Overlook has served as the dramatic setting for naturalization ceremonies. The site links visitors with nature, trails and stunning views. A graceful stone plaza with displays showcases the area’s natural beauty. The Trail Network along the western […]
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 […]
Argonne Garden (2011)
$4,500 to the Argonne Elementary PTO for a gardening and beautification project. 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 their […]
Cabrillo Dahlia Garden (2010)
$150 to the Dahlia Society of California for the dahlia garden at Cabrillo Playground. 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 […]