Expansive outdoor dining is coming to San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, an area that’s been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. “This is a huge moment and opportunity for restaurants that... read more →
After four months of planning, Tenderloin restaurants will be able to offer outdoor dining on two stretches of closed-off street starting next Thursday, September 24. The closures come after months... read more →
To give people a little bit of breathing space, the TLCBD explored blocking off a city street for pedestrian use. The organization joined forces with the San Francisco MTA and... read more →
Kids in the Tenderloin got a chance to play in the streets Saturday with the debut of Play Streets Tenderloin, an event for children and families. The event, which included... read more →
More than five months after the city largely closed its parks and playgrounds, the Tenderloin is finally getting access to its first outdoor play space for children. This Saturday, August... read more →
After months of delay, Tenderloin community organizations escalate calls for Slow Streets [Hoodline]
The third phase of city street closures was proposed last week to provide added open space to communities during the ongoing pandemic and led by the neighborhood task force, launched by the San... read more →
In the midst of a pandemic, it’s hard to imagine feeling hopeful for a neighborhood that’s been undervalued for decades. And yet, there are many in the community that do. “It’s... read more →
By the end of June, every intersection in the Tenderloin will have a new Bigbelly trash can — decorated by seven local artists. In 2018, the neighborhood began testing five of... read more →
Tablehopper’s ‘On the Fly’ podcast features twice-weekly interviews addressing the monumental changes the food and beverage industry is experiencing in this age of the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, Marcia... read more →
“Though city officials would never admit it, they’ve long treated the low-income neighborhood as a containment zone, tolerating everything from blatant drug dealing to open-air injection drug use to filthy sidewalks that wouldn’t stand in wealthier parts of... read more →