Imagine lofty peaks with panoramic views, free-flowing streams, natural lakes, grasslands and forests providing habitat for native plants and animals, linked together with trails, paths, public stairs, and wildlife corridors, right in the heart of San Francisco. Now imagine if it connected via networks of trails and green streets and bikeways to all parts of…
A lot is at stake in the November 3 Election. Will public transit keep improving, or suffer devastating service cuts? Will Sunset Dunes, San Francisco’s popular new oceanfront park, be turned back into a highway? Will San Francisco make the investments necessary to put decent housing in reach for most San Franciscans? Making the right…
On Saturday, February 28, Livable City partnered with San Francisco Bike Coalition, Spokes and Folks, and the City’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development to organize the first ever Bayview Black History Bike Ride – a two-wheeled, five-mile ride through San Francisco that commemorated Black Americans’ achievements, contributions and fight for equality throughout U.S. history….
To help save Sunday Streets, take action with our advocacy toolkit at bit.ly/SaveSundayStreets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2026 CONTACT Patricia Barraza, patricia@livablecity.org (415) 424-9790 ***PRESS RELEASE*** San Francisco Department of Public Health Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten the Future of Legacy San Francisco Open Streets Event San Francisco, CA — After 17 years of partnership,…
San Francisco needs housing. San Franciscans love the character of our buildings and neighborhoods. Gentle density allows the city to provide more housing, suited to our diverse households. It does so in ways that enhance the qualities we love about neighborhoods. It empowers local people to create better buildings and neighborhoods for themselves, their households,…
On Wednesday August 20, dozens of transit supporters gathered at the Main Library to discuss the future of transit in San Francisco. The summit was convened by the San Francisco Transit Riders, our City’s leading grassroots voice for public transit. SFTR also convenes the Transit Justice Coalition and Muni Now, Muni Forever campaign. Livable City…
Community stewardship makes our shared public places better and our neighborhoods more livable. Caring for places together makes us happier, healthier, more empowered, and better connected. Community stewardship has created and sustained some of San Francisco’s most unique and beloved public spaces, including parks, sidewalk gardens, community gardens, and public stairs. Community stewardship helps conserve…
May 22nd is International Day for Biodiversity, commemorating the United Nations’ adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1992. Humankind is beginning to understand the importance of conserving biodiversity for human and planetary health, and more people are awakening to understanding that the living beings we share the planet with, and the land and…
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 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…
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