Category: Detroit Steps

May 3: SNA Quarterly Meeting

On By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Balboa Reservoir Project, Coronavirus, Detroit Steps, District 7, Meetings, Myrna MelgarLeave a comment

You are invited to Sunnyside Neighborhood Association’s May Quarterly Meeting.

Monday May 3rd, 2021, 6:30 – 8:00 PM via Zoom. Meeting link below image.

On the agenda: District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar is our guest for the meeting; we’ll hear news from around the district and the supervisor will address your questions and concerns. This meeting will also have an open discussion period for your neighborhood concerns. The Detroit Steps Project will give an update, including news on their recent grant. There will also be updates from WTPCC and the Balboa Reservoir Project, as well as news about a local free food pantry. View slides for meeting here (PDF).

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Detroit Steps Project: Art Overtakes The Steps

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The Detroit Steps Project is an ongoing local effort to transform a two-block stretch of public stairs into a place of beauty and art. Read more here.

Change Will Happen One Drawing and One Step At A Time!

Sunday November 22nd marks the kickoff for the Detroit Steps Project online art competition and fundraiser. Participants can draw on a downloaded or a paper copy of the Detroit Steps. All submissions will be considered for conceptual designs towards the official tiling of the Detroit Steps. Inspiration and details here.

Local residents and art enthusiasts will be picking up markers and crayons starting on November 22nd and have until December 6th to submit them. An adult and a child winner will be selected through an online voting process by the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association members. Local artist Amar Pai has accepted an invitation to decorate the steps to inspire and kick-off the competition with his colorful pastel chalk creations.

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Detroit Steps Project partners with SF Parks Alliance

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Sunnyside’s local Detroit Steps Project is well on its way to success. the most recent good news is that San Francisco Parks Alliance (SFPA) has just approved the Project’s application to become one of the organization’s fiscally sponsored community groups. 

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This new community connection means that the Detroit Steps Project (DSP) will have additional resources to put toward its efforts to secure a Community Challenge Grant (CCG), the City-sponsored funding that has made possible many similar projects in neighborhoods over the years.

SFPA provides the community group with guidance in CCG application, access to City-approved vendors, and 25 years of experience in supporting community groups. By partnering with SFPA, the Detroit Step Project, as a new community group, increases its chances of getting funded.

Read more about the Detroit Steps Project here.

Detroit Steps Cleanup Day

On By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Community, Detroit Steps, Environment, GreeningLeave a comment

On Sunday August 9th, a crew of dedicated volunteers again met to tackle the weed growth on the Upper Steps north of Monterey Blvd. They also worked on installing some terracing on the steeply sloped narrow strip that flanks the stairway. This is the beginning of developing a larger landscaping and viewing area. A big thank-you to Bart, Sebastian, Daryl, and Ian for their hard work. This local community project will help make Sunnyside shine.

Read more about the Detroit Steps Project here.

Upper Detroit Steps, cleanup day. Photo: Sunnyside Neighborhood Association
Upper Detroit Steps, cleanup day. Photo: Sunnyside Neighborhood Association

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