San Francisco Parks Alliance #WeMakeParksHappen
SFPA - over the years Created Park Partner Program Rebuilt the Conservatory of Flowers Passed Proposition B Mobilized the Blue Greenway Invested over $100 million in SF parks and public spaces
Our Mission San Francisco Parks Alliance champions, transforms, and activates parks and public spaces throughout the City.
Our Values Equity Initiative Stewardship Engagement Partnership Excellence
Our Goals Build Brandand & Base Build Brand Base
Our Goals Build Brandand & Base Build Brand Base Develop Public Spaces in Highest Neighborhoods Develop Public Spaces in Highest NeedNeed Neighborhoods
Our Goals Build Brandand & Base Build Brand Base Develop Public Spaces in Highest Neighborhoods Develop Public Spaces in Highest NeedNeed Neighborhoods Develop Funding & Management Public Space tocity Services Develop Funding and Management for Publicfor Space to Complement Complement City Services
Our Goals Build Brandand & Base Build Brand Base Develop Public Spaces in Highest Neighborhoods Develop Public Spaces in Highest NeedNeed Neighborhoods Develop Funding & Management Public Space tocity Services Develop Funding and Management for Publicfor Space to Complement Complement City Services Develop Programming to Activate Public Spaces Citywide
Our Goals Build Brandand & Base Build Brand Base Develop Public Spaces in Highest Neighborhoods Develop Public Spaces in Highest NeedNeed Neighborhoods Develop Funding & Management Public Space tocity Services Develop Funding and Management for Publicfor Space to Complement Complement City Services Develop Programming to Activate Public Spaces Citywide Establish Organization as Thought Leader on Public Space
Our Goals Build Brand & Base Develop Public Spaces in Highest Need Neighborhoods Develop Funding & Management for Public Space to Complement City Services Develop Programming to Activate Public Spaces Citywide Establish Organization as Thought Leader on Public Space Build Higher Capacity, Efficient, Proactive Organization
Creating a Complete Public Space Ecosystem Partner Programs Citywide Public Space Initiative
SFPA - org. chart
Our Program Areas
Street Park Projects Tunnel Top Park, community rec space, garden & dog park in Potrero/ Dogpatch on CalTrain land. Phase 1 completed 2016 Ridge Lane, pedestrian throughway/ community space in Ingleside on PW Paper Street. Phase 1 of 5 completed 2016.
Street Park Projects Street Park Projects, give groups the freedom to create community spaces that reflect the neighborhood s need, resulting in a wide range of innovative projects. On average, Street Parks take 1-3 years to build with a budget of $10,000 to $300,000. There are 136 street parks 23 are fiscally sponsored by Parks Alliance SFPA Staff has four main duties: Pennsylvania Street Garden 1. 2. 3. 4. Community liaison Project manager Workday coordination Outreach
Groundplay Playland at 43rd Ave, multi-use community space with garden, skate park & art, Outer Sunset, opened 2016 (SFUSD) Annie Alley, car-free space for gatherings and events in the middle of the bustling Yerba Buena District. Opened 2014
Partners The Parks Alliance advises and supports Partners on how to create, program, enhance, & steward, open spaces through community engagement. Lincoln Park Steps, Outer Richmond, Opened 2015 Joe DiMaggio Playground, North Beach, Opened 2015
Partners Literacy for Environmental Justice The Greenhouse Project, Portola Sutro Stewards, habitat trail restoration, Mt. Sutro Garden for the Environment Larsen Playground, Outer Sunset
LetsPlaySF! Let splaysf! is a public-private partnership between the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and the San Francisco Parks Alliance created to ensure San Franciscans continue to have great places to play by supporting the renovation of the city s 13 most deserving playgrounds.
Golden Gate Park Tennis Center
Blue Greenway What is it? 13 miles system of trails & parks that goes from AT&T Park to Candlestick Point. The Blue Greenway is a unifying identity for the rapidly changing southeast and promotes waterfront access What is the involvement of the Parks Alliance? The Parks Alliance helps to connect stakeholders Parks Alliance informs and engages the community and is currently reenvisioning our role with a greater focus on nearby neighborhoods
The ROSE The Recreation and Open Space Element of the San Francisco General Plan (ROSE), last updated in 2014, encapsulates San Francisco s vision for providing beautiful, well maintained, accessible, safe, ecologically vibrant public spaces of all kinds throughout the City. The ROSE Implementation Project brings together agencies serving San Franciscans in order to share critical information, track and celebrate progress, identify new opportunities, and create innovative solutions
PlaceLab
PlaceLab
Placekeeping Community Stewarded Public Spaces (CSPS) Community Assisted Stewarded Public Spaces (CASPS)
The Proposed SFPA Suite of Services
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