Help Shape Transportation Policies with MTC Online Tools

On June 10, 2016June 10, 2016 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Residents Get New Online Tools to Help Shape Bay Area’s Future

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[Source: http://mtc.ca.gov/whats-happening/news/residents-get-new-online-tools-help-shape-bay-areas-future]

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) this week unveiled two new online tools to make it easier for Bay Area residents to weigh in on the policies and strategies shaping Plan Bay Area 2040, the long-range regional transportation and housing roadmap.

The Build a Better Bay Area website is an interactive quiz that introduces residents to three alternative scenarios—Main Streets, Connected Neighborhoods, and Big Cities—being considered by MTC and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and helps residents see which alternative scenario (or scenarios) for the future of the Bay Area align most closely with their own personal priorities. Quiz questions mirror the tough decisions facing the Bay Area as the region adapts to the challenges of future population growth.

The Plan Bay Area Open Forum offers residents information about the three scenarios and asks them to provide input by answering four quick questions. Comments and responses are published and publicly viewable on the forum, with the hope of sparking a conversation online.

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CCSF trustees to examine Balboa Reservoir development’s impact on enrollment

On June 6, 2016January 3, 2017 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Balboa Reservoir Project, CCSF, City College of San Francisco, development, SF Planning Dept, TrafficLeave a comment

The upcoming CCSF resolution, addressed by this SF Examiner article, was informed by the Balboa Reservoir Community Advisory Committee. Lisa Spinali, former SNA President and long-time Sunnyside resident, is president of the Committee.

[Source: http://www.sfexaminer.com/ccsf-trustees-examine-balboa-reservoir-developments-impact-enrollment/ ]

The Balboa Reservoir has been designated as a possible location for new housing. (Joel Angel Juárez/Special to S.F. Examiner)

By Michael Barba on June 6, 2016 1:00 am

Some City College of San Francisco trustees are concerned that turning the college’s parking lot on Balboa Reservoir into housing could have a negative impact on student enrollment at the already ailing institution.

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The latest sewer news in SF from SFPUC

On June 2, 2016June 2, 2016 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Green Gardens with Greywater

From San Francisco PUC

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How Was Your Summer?

CityWorks provides interns from SF’s Southeast neighborhoods with work-based learning and mentorship opportunities through summer jobs with the SFPUC and engineering firms working with the Sewer System Improvement Program (SSIP). From touring the Hetch Hetchy Damn to learing the basics for excelling in the workplace, watch this video to see the interns share their experience.

Sinkholes 101

Ever wonder what is happening underground to cause a sinkhole? While our records don’t show an increase in sinkholes being reported, they have been getting a lot of media attention recently. Here’s all you need to know.

Green Gardens with Greywater

Looking for ways to water your garden during the drought? Take one of our free, sponsored classes at Garden for the Environment and learn hands on how wastewater is a valuable water resource that can be recycled to irrigate plants.

Saturday, June 18
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
7th Avenue & Lawton Street

Sincerely,

The SFPUC Sewer System Communications Team

District 7 Newsletter – Spring 2016

On May 27, 2016June 6, 2016 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

District 7 Newsletter – Spring 2016

From Supervisor Norman Yee

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Dear community members,

As we enter summer I am pleased to share with you spring updates.

If you haven’t heard yet, Participatory Budget results are in! I’m proud to announce that this year’s participatory budgeting received record votes. Thank you, everyone, for all of your enthusiasm and participation in our 3rd year.

Regarding public safety, I have been very concerned with the crime increase in our neighborhoods and across the City, so I have been working closely with the Police Department, including our neighborhood precinct Captains, and the crime prevention nonprofit, SFSAFE to seek both short- and long-term solutions. I will continue to work closely with the new Acting Chief Chaplain to ensure adequate resources are dedicated to the West Side.

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Parking and Transportation: two ways to participate in current issues

On May 26, 2016May 26, 2016 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

An important message about how you can participate in current issues at the Planning Dept, from Jeremy Shaw:

Please be advised of the following pertinent transportation announcements:

The SF County Transportation Authority and Mayor’s Office of Transportation is conducting a transportation survey for parents of kindergarten through 5^th graders attending school in San Francisco. https://usfca.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe1/form/SV_a5Jr7WCyPspvuFT
The SFMTA is undertaking a comprehensive, data-driven evaluation of the Residential Parking Permit, or RPP, program. If you’re interested, the closest meeting to you will be held tomorrow, May 25^th. If you cannot make it tomorrow, there are three other meetings elsewhere on the topic. https://www.sfmta.com/calendar/meetings/rpp-community-workshopinglesideoceanview

Please share with your networks as you see fit.

Jeremy Shaw

JEREMY SHAW | Planner/Urban Designer | SF PLANNING | 415.575.9135