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Balboa Reservoir Project CAC Meeting, Nov 14th

On By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Balboa Reservoir Project, development, SF Planning Dept, UncategorizedLeave a comment

The Balboa Reservoir Project is a very large proposed development that will impact life for residents in Sunnyside (more here). Housing and park space are planned for the now undeveloped land to the west of City College. The Community Advisory Committee (BRCAC) is an unprecedented new aspect of development in San Francisco–and a vital part of deciding what that project will look like going forward. You can be a part of that process–BRCAC meetings are open to all community members.

The next meeting of the Community Advisory Committee is Monday, November 14th, 2016. More about the meeting here. It will be held at the Riordan High School Theater, 175 Phelan Ave, 6:15pm. To contact Committee Chair Lisa Spinali, email  BalResCACChair@gmail.com.

The process for selecting a developer for the site has begun. Here’s the timeline:

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Second Community Workshop Offered on Proposed Urban Design Guidelines

On By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Monterey Boulevard, SF Planning Dept, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Read about the proposed Urban Design Guidelines from SF Planning here. A second workshop for public input is planned for December 5th. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-2-on-the-proposed-urban-design-guidelines-tickets-29021691661

Portion of map from Urban Design Guidelines showing areas affected by new program. From SF Planning.
Portion of map from Urban Design Guidelines showing areas affected by new program. From SF Planning.

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Two City Programs that Support Small Neighborhood Businesses

On By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn development, Monterey Boulevard, Ocean Ave, UncategorizedLeave a comment

From the City’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development — from the recent newsletter, Invest in Neighborhoods, San Francisco, November 2016:

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Are You Looking to Open a Small Food-based business? Here’s a Great Resource for You!

The launch of the Small Business Acceleration Program was announced by Mayor Lee along with Supervisor Katy Tang, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and the Office of Small Business. This pilot program is the first of its kind and provides direct services to those seeking to open small brick and mortar, food-based businesses in San Francisco by guiding them through the complex permitting process. “Small food and restaurant businesses are at the core of our City’s vibrancy.    Continue reading “Two City Programs that Support Small Neighborhood Businesses” →

From SFMTA: Stop Changes to Muni Routes 29 and 49 & Detours on Ocean Avenue

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From SFMTA: Stop Changes to Muni Routes 29 and 49 & Detours on Ocean Avenue

For approximately one month anticipated to start Saturday, November 12 (was Nov 5), we will need to close eastbound Ocean Avenue between Geneva and San Jose avenues to make improvements around the Balboa Park Station. To accommodate the closures, Muni routes 29-Sunset and 49-Mission/Van Ness will be rerouted to Geneva Avenue. Details below.   Continue reading “From SFMTA: Stop Changes to Muni Routes 29 and 49 & Detours on Ocean Avenue” →

Community Workshop on Proposed Urban Design Guidelines

On By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn development, Monterey Boulevard, SF Planning Dept, UncategorizedLeave a comment

SF Planning’s new Urban Design Guidelines will give direction to designers, builders, and developers, and shape the future of San Francisco in this time of rapid change. The areas in and around Sunnyside that will be impacted by the guidelines are marked in orange on this portion of the map included in a recent SF Planning presentation (PDF 47MB).

Portion of map from Urban Design Guidelines showing areas affected by new program. From SF Planning.
Portion of map from Urban Design Guidelines showing areas affected by new program. From SF Planning. Monterey Blvd from Edna to Ridgewood is the only area within Sunnyside so marked. Other nearby areas include much of Glen Park Village and Ocean Ave, and some of San Jose Ave.

SF Planning is holding a public workshop about changes to the guidelines, which provide a framework for the review process for design professionals, such as developers and architects, as well as the general public. They are intended to guide all building development in all districts and establish a citywide set of expectations, goals, values, and qualities by which projects are evaluated during the review process.design review. More below, from http://sf-planning.org/urban-design-guidelines. Review a summary presentation here (PDF). More on November 16th workshop below:     Continue reading “Community Workshop on Proposed Urban Design Guidelines” →