Excelsior Play Streets, Saturday September 7
What is Play Streets? It’s neighbors saying hello, a day free from traffic, and kids making new friends. More importantly, Play Streets is an event hosted by the community FOR the community. Each Play Streets event is organized by a group of local stakeholders with hands on support, training and resources provided by Sunday Streets…
Corner Retail and Secure Bicycle Parking Legislation Approved
Two ordinances, Sponsored by Supervisor David Chiu with Livable City, became law on September 1. One ordinance exempts secure bicycle parking in buildings from Floor-Area Ratio (FAR) limits. Currently automobile parking is exempt, and this change will provide parity for bicycle parking, creating an incentive for both voluntarily providing secure bicycle parking, and for providing…
Donate to Community Thrift Store to support Livable City and Sunday Streets
Need a little more space? Want to find a new home for those gently-used items? Looking for more ways to support Livable City and Sunday Streets? Livable City is a partner with Community Thrift Store, San Francisco’s nonprofit thrift store located at 623 Valencia Street between 17th and 18th streets. For donation hours, store hours, and…
Climate Change
Protecting the Earth’s climate from catastrophic climate change depends in large part on rethinking the way we build and operate our cities. San Francisco’s Climate Action Plan found that 51% of San Francisco’s emissions were from transportation – 48% from cars and trucks, and 3% from public transport. The remaining 49% are from buildings. San Francisco’s plan…
Parking Lot on Ferry Terminal Plaza Would Be Shameful
Parking Reform for a Livable City
One of the most effective ways to reduce traffic congestion and pollution, and encourage a shift to sustainable transportation modes, is through parking reform – smarter pricing and management of available parking, and reducing parking subsidies and requirements. Livable City’s parking reform strategy seeks to harness the power of markets and technology to further social,…
Great Transit for a Livable City
Livable City’s Great Transit campaign is working to create a seamlessly integrated public transit network for San Francisco and the region that is fast, reliable, sustainable, and fully accessible. Our transportation investments should move the city towards an environmentally sustainable future, as well as support community health and social equity. Our priorities are improving transportation options for…
At 40 Years, San Francisco’s Transit-First Policy Still Struggles for Traction
With Smarter Land Use, SFCTA Could Avert “Total Gridlock”
Complete Streets Initiative
Livable City is working to ensure that city streets, which cover over 25% of San Francisco’s land area, are designed and maintained as a safe and attractive public spaces that support walking, bicycling, and public transit. Our current efforts are to improve the City’s designs and standards to improve the appearance, safety and accessibility of…
