WEST COAST URBAN DISTRICT FORUM SHOWCASING TENDERLOIN’S SAFE PASSAGE PROGRAM
TLCBD was proud to take part in the 2025 West Coast Urban District Forum, held in San Francisco and co-hosted by The East Cut Community Benefit District and The Downtown SF Partnership. This year’s theme, Building Blocks for Downtown Renaissance, brought together urban place management professionals to explore innovative approaches to revitalizing city centers.
As part of the forum, our Executive Director Kate Robinson moderated a session titled “Safety in Numbers — A Collaborative Approach to Building a Culture of Safety,” highlighting Safe Passage, with participation from SFPD, former TLCBD Board President Mike Vuong, and Safe Passage Manager Tatiana Alabsi. Thank you to those who attended—we’re honored to represent the Tenderloin on this regional stage and share how local collaboration can serve as a model for building safer, more connected neighborhoods.
TOURING THE TENDERLOIN
We recently hosted a guided walking tour of the Tenderloin, highlighting key landmarks that reflect the area’s history, institutions, and the people who contribute to its character. From public parks to unique alleyways and local institutions, each stop offered insight into the individuals and organizations that help shape daily life in the Tenderloin.
These tours are a chance to connect with neighbors and explore the places that give this part of San Francisco its distinct identity, and we deeply appreciate our local partners who helped make this experience possible.
If you’re interested in taking part in a future tour, feel free to reach out to [email protected] for more information.
STANDING WITH TENDERLOIN YOUTH
TLCBD was honored to join Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, local families, and community leaders at a recent press conference addressing the impact of the fentanyl crisis on Tenderloin youth. Our Director of Community Organizing, Esan Looper, spoke about the importance of Safe Passage, a community-led initiative that ensures children, seniors and all people can move safely through the neighborhood each day. Esan emphasized the need for real solutions—prevention, opportunity, and investment—that create positive pathways for Tenderloin youth.
We thank Supervisor Mahmood for elevating this issue and stand with all those working to create a safer Tenderloin for the next generation.
CREATING PATHWAYS FOR TENDERLOIN YOUTH
TLCBD recently participated in a Citywide Job Fair at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, where we connected with young adults about opportunities through our Youth Internship Program, offered in partnership with the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families. This program offers individuals ages 18–24 the chance to work alongside TLCBD staff, while building job skills and exploring career pathways. Interns also engage in our Policy & Voice Program, designed to help them better understand how local decisions impact daily life in the Tenderloin and how they can engage with those processes.
A new cohort begins in May, and applications are due soon. For more information, contact [email protected].
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