Civic Center Readies for Return of Foot Traffic to City Hall, State and Federal Office Buildings, Theaters, Museums and More SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Pedestrian traffic is increasing, and the Civic Center Community Benefit District, along with its public and private sector partners, has stepped up public safety staffing and
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A new UN Plaza Dog Run will be installed adjacent to famed Arsicault Bakery this fall, offering much needed space for dogs to stretch their legs and enjoy some time off-leash. Please keep an eye on our site and social media accounts for updates. Learn more about sponsoring the Dog
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Not only did the Civic Center Community Benefit District unveil a new site designed by local company BrickSF, but we have a new logo as well, one that connects to a specific pattern within Civic Center — one you’ve likely seen before, even if you can’t quite place it. Designed
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For businesses interested in the Shared Spaces program, which allows for use of sidewalks, streets and open lots through a free permit process, please note design guidelines for Shared Spaces with specific requirements called out around fire safety, sight lines, drainage, airflow, accessibility and portability. More information on Shared Spaces,
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With a new cafe kiosk in the shadow of City Hall, Bi-Rite’s second-generation owner Sam Mogannam hopes to reach the next generation of San Franciscans — the ones playing on swings and slides at a brand new playground next door. After a year of construction at 52 Grove Street (at
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“The Heart of the City Farmers Market in Civic Center/UN Plaza, typically open on Sundays and Wednesdays, has expanded to Fridays for the first time since the 1980s. In addition to the regular lineup of local farmers selling fresh produce, the Friday market will also offer a new feature — a craft
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“It sure looks nice and, with any luck and with at least four guards on duty around the clock, it might even stay that way. That’s what the customers and their parents were saying about the brand new playground in front of San Francisco City Hall, which underwent its first
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“So, instead of turning to policing or hostile architecture as a solution—which has increasingly been critiqued by nonprofits, advocates, and residents alike—city officials took a different approach. They invited diversity into the space by employing “place managers” with lived experience engaging with vulnerable groups and the ability to connect with the broader community.” Read the story
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