Category: Action & Advocacy

Save Car-Free Natoma Street!

This week, the Planning Commission will consider replacing the car-free block of Natoma Street, which is currently the longest pedestrianized block in SoMa.

Off-Street Parking Reform Advances to the Board of Supervisors

Private cars and light trucks are the largest source of carbon emissions in California. Parking reform is part of the solution.

Take Action for a Livable City: Better Market Street and Parking Reform

In March, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors declared a Climate Emergency, calling for “immediate and accelerated action to address the climate crisis.” We’re urging City government to walk its talk, and join a growing number of cities making bold moves to address the climate crisis – and become more healthy, livable, equitable, and green…

Livable City’s November 2019 Election Recommendations

Vote for a more livable city in the Tuesday, November 5 San Francisco municipal election! Though the ballot may be short this year, there are still key issue to vote on, from housing to transportation.

As Pedestrian Deaths Soar, the Tenderloin Fights Back With 1 Mile of Car-Free Streets

San Francisco’s open streets program, Sunday Streets, returns to the Tenderloin and Civic Center on September 8 from 11am-4pm, transforming a neighborhood suffering from the city’s highest percentage of pedestrian fatalities into a safe, open space for all.

What is Sustainability?

How do we move from business as usual, to green approaches, to system that is truly sustainable?

San Francisco removes minimum parking requirements citywide

On December 21, the Mayor signed Supervisor Jane Kim’s ordinance eliminating minimum parking requirements citywide. The ordinance goes into effect on January 20. In October, the City’s Planning Commission unanimously recommended removing citywide parking requirements as part of their review of legislation to limit new driveways along the City’s most important transit, walking, and cycling…

Livable City Voter Guide – November 6, 2018 general election

Livable City Voter Guide November 6, 2018 general election   This November, voters have a opportunity to expand affordable housing opportunities and protect vulnerable Californians from homelessness and displacement. We can also invest in, and protect funding for, transportation and clean water infrastructure, environmental restoration, and the arts. For more information on our mission, our…

Recommendations for the June 5, 2018 election

Election Day is near. If you haven’t already, come out to vote on Tuesday, June 5. Here are Livable City’s recommendations for the ballot measures and propositions to make San Francisco a more equitable, greener and transit-friendly city. Yes on Prop. A Public Utilities Revenue Bonds Proposition A amends the City Charter to permit San…

2018 Livability Awards

2018 LIVABILITY AWARDS CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS NOW! VIP Reception + General Admission // $75 General Admission // $50 Wednesday, June 20 Gray Area’s historic Grand Theater 2665 Mission Street between 22nd and 23rd streets —  SCHEDULE VIP Reception // 5:30-6:30 Awards Ceremony // 6:30 – 9:00 Bidding Open, 2nd Annual Livable City Silent…

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Darin Ow-Wing, Executive Director
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Jessica Tovar, Program Director
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Sally Chen, Deputy Director
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Tom Radulovich, Senior Policy Fellow
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Isaac Santiago, Sunday Streets Program Manager [email protected]

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