SF Street Parks Community Summit
Key Questions
What is the SF Street Parks Community Summit?
It is the first-ever summit on April 18 at the Public Works nursery, focusing on community-maintained street parks like Esmeralda Slide in Bernal Heights and Glen Park Greenway. Free sessions and tours encourage creating more hidden green pockets with emphasis on safety and walkability.
What events are tied to the summit?
The Tenderloin Greenway mural grant and 4 Corners block party on April 24 are related community initiatives. These promote green shifts supported by the Climate Plan.
How does the summit relate to broader green initiatives?
It aligns with San Francisco's Climate Action Plan, which supports green shifts and puts drivers in focus. The East Harbor Marina $190M waterfront park project ties in, reshaping the Marina District.
What are examples of street parks mentioned?
Examples include the Esmeralda Slide in Bernal Heights and Glen Park Greenway, which are community-maintained hidden green spaces enhancing local walkability and safety.
What concerns are associated with related projects like East Harbor?
The $190M East Harbor project in the Marina District raises access concerns, despite approval by the Rec and Park Commission to reshape the waterfront park.
Apr18 summit Public Works for street parks like Esmeralda Bernal/Glen Park; follow-up Earth Day activations YBG/Alemany/Ocean Beach banner ties green/walkability; Tenderloin mural/block party Apr24.