Emerald Park
In 2013, San Francisco Beautiful gave a beautification award to Emerald Park, a newly created half acre park that was formed through a conservation easement initiated but the developer. The property is part of a housing development that will be publicly accessible in perpetuity thanks to the easement. For more than 40 years, San Francisco […]
Mint Plaza
In 2010, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Mint Plaza revitalization project with a Beautification Award. This former alley is now a public pedestrian plaza, donated to the City by the Martin Building Company, and maintained and managed by the non-profit Friends of Mint Plaza. With movable chairs for frequent events, this sophisticated design provides a new […]
SPUR Urban Center
In 2009, San Francisco Beautiful recognized San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR) Urban Center with a Beautification Award. SPUR designed and funded the building of a place for the facilitation of public engagement and debate regarding civic and urban design issues important to the future of the San Francisco Bay Area. For more […]
Clementina Cares
In 2009, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Clementina Cares with a Beautification Award. The landscaping and ongoing maintenance of Clementina, Tehama and Gallagher Alleys in the South of Market was implemented and is maintained by a coalition of neighborhood entities known as ‘ClementinaCares’. Trees, murals, lighting and regular street and sidewalk cleaning have made this area into a […]
Yerba Buena Gardens
In 2006, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Yerba Buena Gardens with a Beautification Award. In the heart of SOMA and near the Financial District, Yerba Buena Gardens is a formal green space amidst bustling convention, visitor and business enclaves and a growing residential population. The Redevelopment Agency created Yerba Buena Gardens as a center for recreation, relaxation […]
Mission Street Landscaping (2003)
$4500 to Habitat for Humanity for landscaping at 1009 Mission St. 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 capacity […]
Victoria Manalo Draves (2007)
$5000 for a community bulletin board at Victoria Manalo Draves Park. 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 capacity […]
Mission Creek Restoration (2006)
$5,000 to the Mission Creek Conservancy for bank restoration. 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 capacity to raise more […]
Children’s Village Child Development Center Mural Project (2006)
$4000 to Children’s Village Child Development Center for their mosaic tile mural in SoMa. 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 […]
Bessie Carmichael School and Gene Friend Recreation Center (2003)
$2500 to Project Comeback at Bessie Carmichael School and Gene Friend Recreation Center for soil material and plants. 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 […]