A Living Street

On Wednesday, September 5th, the Department of Public Works held a hearing for the major encroachment / improvements along Linden Street in front of Blue Bottle Café. As we went to press, the results of the hearing were not available.

The intent of the neighbors involved is to turn this portion of Linden Street into a “living street” or woonerf, such as are found in Northern Europe. Streets are turned back into what they once were: gathering places that accommodate people on foot, bicycles and in vehicles, with no separation of space, and with benches and plantings to make the street welcoming.

Linden Street rendering courtesy David Winslow

The plans to transform the street have been in process for some time, and final approval is still in the future. For a feel of what the street may become, spend a little time at the Blue Bottle Café on a weekend, or any morning. People gather together, get to know each other, and truly become neighbors.

PARKing

There is much excitement in the ‘hood about alternative uses for parking spaces. On September 21st, neighbors will join in the rebar action and convert parking spaces not just for green space but for other sorts of gathering and public spaces, too. Several long-time members of the community voiced support for this project at the August HVNA meeting, and as we go to press there are plans for a space on Hayes Street in front of Zonal, on Haight Street in the Lower Haight, and near the Public Library on Fulton Street.

As one neighbor said, “Cars take up space that could be used for other things.” Join with your neighboring merchants and residents, and help us all change the way we look at things. Community leaders Russell Pritchard, Robin Levitt, Jason Henderson, Vallie Brown, Karen Mauney-Brodek, Jim Warshell and Gail Baugh have all expressed interest in various projects that day. For more information on the rebar concept, go to www.parkingday.org. For more information on how you can participate right in your own neighborhood, contact one of the above, or voice@hayesvalleysf.org for more information. Let’s do something different!

Upcoming Art Shows

October 1-27

ArtSpan open studios, featuring local neighborhood artists.

October 28-November 19

Speaker Fruits, Daniel Fleres and Fabric8 presents “HEAVY HITTERZ” a group show of emerging artists in the hip hop and low brow scene.

November 25-December 26

Shipyard Studios Holiday Show.

All shows at Hayes Valley Market, corner of Hayes & Laguna.

Linden Street Sale!

Flea Market - Art Show - Live Music - Dog Contest - Get Ready, It’s Coming!

The 17th Annual Linden Sidewalk Sale
Sunday, September 16
11 am-6 pm
Linden Street & surrounding Hayes Green on Octavia Boulevard

So start dusting, washing, scraping or polishing up those lovely items you wish to sell - or get rid of - or just plain ditch!

For more information or for “Out Of Area Vendors” to reserve a selling space contact: LindenSidewalkSale@sbcglobal.net

Donation Suggested For All Spaces To Defray Production/Advertising Costs & To Benefit Community Partners United

And This Year A Fashion Show Too!

Searching for Love!

San Francisco City Guides presents the Summer of Love Treasure Hunt so get your team ready for fun at Kezar Pavillion on Sept. 30, 2007.

This a great way to encourage social and team building, while having a great time learning about San Francisco.  Teams of 4-6 people may participate. The registration fee is tax-deductible. People may also sign up individually and request to be placed on a team. Register at 415-557-4266 or www.sfcityguides.org.