Author: Sally Chen

THIS WEEKEND: Sunday Streets Tenderloin Fun in the Sun

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 12, 2025 CONTACTSally Chen, sallyc@livablecity.org(510) 815-9514 PRESS RELEASESunday Streets Tenderloin Brings Safe Streets and Shared Joy to the Neighborhood San Francisco, CA — For the second year in a row, the Sunday Streets Tenderloin block party will launch San Francisco’s beloved community-powered open streets program on Sunday, June 15, 2025. In partnership…

PRESS RELEASE: Pathways of Freedom: 3rd Annual San Francisco Juneteenth Parade Honors Resilience and Achievements of African Americans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pathways of Freedom: 3rd Annual San Francisco Juneteenth Parade Honors Resilience and Achievements of African Americans San Francisco, CA – May 14, 2025 – The highly anticipated 3rd Annual San Francisco Juneteenth Parade is set to take place on Sunday, June 22, 2025, bringing a vibrant celebration of freedom, unity, and community…

PRESS RELEASE: SUNDAY STREETS 2025 SEASON KICKOFF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 1, 2025 CONTACT Sally Chen, sally@livablecity.org (510) 815-9514 ***PRESS RELEASE*** SUNDAY STREETS 2025 SEASON KICKOFF  Centering unity with a full summer season of events bringing safe streets and shared joy across San Francisco San Francisco, CA — Livable City is excited to announce the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six…

Sponsor Spotlight: Robin Chiang & Company

Robin Chiang, seated at one of his favorite Hainan chicken restaurants We are so excited to shine a spotlight on one of Livable City’s long-time supporters and collaborators, Robin Chiang & Company! We sat down with Robin for a conversation about how he became interested in environmental design, architecture, and public infastructure. Graduating from San…

Livable City Receives Community Alliance Award from Center for Architecture & Design

Livable City received the Community Alliance Award, which recognizes significant contributions to the improvement of the Bay Area’s built environment, particularly through raising public’s consciousness of the importance of excellent design in the shaping of our world and culture. Thank you to the Center for Architecture & Design for this honor! Check out the other awardees and…

Over 7000 families across San Francisco received a special holiday meal from the 5th Annual Feeding 5000

Over 7000 families across San Francisco received a special holiday meal from the 5th Annual Feeding 5000 Hundreds of volunteers came together on a rainy Saturday morning (with a tornado warning, no less!) and helped distribute turkeys and produce boxes this past December – spirits were high, music was blasting, and everyone went home with…

Bringing back the ‘Harlem of the West’ – an unforgettable Third Annual Fillmore Holiday Night Market!

Bringing back the ‘Harlem of the West’ – an unforgettable Third Annual Fillmore Holiday Night Market! Over 3000 attendees kept the party rolling – there was something for everyone all across the Fillmore.    The theme of the night was abundance: of food, laughter, and joy. This year’s market featured free cookies and hot chocolate,…

Mission Green Cultural Zone Planning Project

Mission Green Cultural zone Planning Project The Green Cultural Zone (GCZ) initiative aims to advance environmental justice, climate resiliency, and health equity in San Francisco’s northern Mission District. The GCZ will engage Native, Latino, and other disadvantaged residents to co-create strategies that transform urban spaces through green infrastructure, traffic calming, and public space activation. The…

Tom’s 20th Anniversary Recap

It was a night filled with fun, laughter, and memories, looking back on Tom’s incredible journey and accomplishments. We deeply appreciated your support for all that Tom has done for our community and we are committed to the work ahead. A toast to the next 20 years of making our city more livable for all! A special thanks…

**PRESS RELEASE** 5th Annual Feeding 5000 Families Holiday Food Giveaway on Saturday, December 14 from 8am-4pm

San Francisco African American Faith-Based Coalition & City Teams Up to Spread Joy and Nourishment this 2024 Holiday Season! San Francisco, CA – The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) and The Office of Economic and Workforce Development is thrilled to partner with the San Francisco African American Faith-Based Coalition (SFAAFBC) and Livable City…

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Staff Directory

Darin Ow-Wing, Executive Director
darin@livablecity.org

Jessica Tovar, Program Director
jessica@livablecity.org

Sally Chen, Deputy Director
sally@livablecity.org

Tom Radulovich, Senior Policy Fellow
tom@livablecity.org

Isaac Santiago, Sunday Streets Program Manager isaac@livablecity.org

Reina Terry, Program & Development Associate, reina@livablecity.org