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In April, we are seeing a number of pedestrian safety initiatives moving from a planning phase and into construction. Watch for signage reflecting the new 20mph speed limit, ‘No Turn on Red’ signage, Golden Gate and Leavenworth Quick Builds, and Pedestrian Scrambles at Tenderloin intersections. Note that while these changes will lead to long-standing positive changes, some of the construction may temporarily impact parking. Be on the lookout!
International Downtown Association (IDA), the leading organization for professional place management leaders worldwide, and Bigbelly hosted a webinar on how the Bigbelly’s Smart Waste solution can support Placemaking & Operational Efficiency. Guest speakers for this event were TLCBD’s Executive Director, Simon Bertrang, and Jessica Lappin, President of the Alliance for Downtown New York.
Watch the video here.
GLIDE (300 Block of Ellis) is hosting a weekly COVID-19 vaccination site every Thursday from 10am-3pm for residents of the Tenderloin. Walk-ups are welcome. Approximately 200 vaccines are available each Thursday. COVID-19 testing also continues.
The Tenderloin Community Benefit District (TLCBD) is accepting Board applications in the Property Owner, Resident, Business Owner categories. All applications are due by Friday, May 28th at 5pm. For more information, including election procedures, requirements, and applications, click here.
Here are some photos from our latest Play Streets event —an afternoon for kids and families, hopscotch, music, storytelling, postcard-writing, chalk art, putt putt golf, and time outside. This event also included a giveaway of 100 Samsung Galaxy Tablets and 100 art easels to kids in the Tenderloin, donated by Juanita More!
Thank you to all our partners for making this happen, including Livable City, St Anthony’s, Supervisor Matt Haney, 826 Valencia, and Envelope A+D. A great day was had by all!
Check out some of the photos from Saturday’s Play Streets event. This was the first of six Play Street events, creating a safe and open space to play, stretch the legs, and have some fun in the Tenderloin. A big thank you to all the neighborhood organizations involved! Masks and social distancing requirements will continue to be in place.
On Wednesdays in the Tenderloin, food boxes and prepared meals are distributed to families in need from the La Voz Latina office, through partnership with neighborhood-serving organizations, including TLCBD, Latino Task Force, La Cocina, Farming Hope, Tenderloin Housing Clinic, and TNDC. Here’s a look at how this collaborative effort takes place each week.
Hospitality House’s 36th Annual Art Auction Fundraiser is underway! HHE Auction online event will feature over 80 selected artworks from our talented CAP artists and other acclaimed local artists. You can currently preview the work online and in person at five different locations including Fleet Wood (839 Larkin St) and Hospitality House’s Community Arts Program (1009 Market St). Online bidding starts on 3/30 and the live auction taking place virtually on 4/4. More details: www.thheauction.org
It’s official The Tenderloin is the city’s first neighborhood to reduce the speed of traffic to 20 mph! Signage reflecting the new speed limit, along with ‘No Turn on Red’ signs are expected to be in place and enforced by mid-April. Plus the latest for the Golden Gate and Leavenworth Quick Build Projects, and Pedestrian Scrambles…
While some SF schools are starting to reopen for in-person learning, our Corner Captains are also increasing their presence around key intersections where Tenderloin youth are likely to be walking to and from schools and After School programs. Last month, De Marillac began seeing the return of students and on April 19, Tenderloin Community Elementary School is expected to begin the first phase of welcoming back students.
We are currently looking to increase our crew of trained Corner Captains, and looking for one-off volunteers to join us. Get involved!
As CounterPulse celebrates 30 years of arts KQED highlights this Tenderloin arts organization‘s past, present, and future. Read more via KQED.
The City is embarking on an update to its Vision Zero Action Strategy. To ensure the update represents the input of San Francisco’s diverse communities, they have created a community survey and accompanying Story Map. Give feedback on existing commitments and share new ideas for making our streets safer. Your input will help to inform the priorities and strategies for safer streets. The survey will be available online from February 16 – March 5 in multiple languages.