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Op-ed: San Francisco Must Continue Push for Park Equity
A recent national ranking by Trust for Public Land once again ranks San Francisco's among the top 10 U.S. cities for its parks. Nevertheless, there is more we can do to address gaps in parks equity.
Guillermo Rodriguez
July 5, 2023
Eyes on the Street: Alamo Square Park is Open Again!
It was a long wait, but neighbors and tourists alike finally get to enjoy one of San Francisco's most iconic spots, Alamo Square Park. "Thank you for your patience," said Phil Ginsburg, SF Rec & Park General Manager, during an opening ceremony this morning. "Neither Herculean, drought-busting rains or even the Bay to Breakers run would stop us from opening."
May 24, 2017
Eyes on the Street: Guerrero Park Update
Back in 2009, Streetsblog informed readers about neighborhood efforts to calm traffic at San Jose Avenue at Guerrero and 28th Streets. There's little that aligns more closely with the mission of Streetsblog than the creation of small inviting parks that can transform a dangerous traffic sewer into an enlivened public asset. And, thanks to the hard work of advocates, that's exactly what's happening--and with more permanent infrastructure in each phase of the project. From the "Pavement to Parks" website:
August 25, 2016