A Deeper Dive to the Page Street Bicycle Improvement Pilot Proposals The Page Street Bikeway Improvement Pilot is a bold first step towards broader traffic mitigation, but it is just the start of a set of much needed actions for … Read More
The Director of Public Works held a public hearing this past April regarding the consideration of tree removals here in Hayes Valley. Attached is the resulting decision for that hearing. Hayes Valley Resulting Decision Order 201797.docx HVNA itself will not … Read More
Free Summer Jazz Event The 37th San Francisco Jazz Festival kicks off in less than two weeks! To celebrate we have a special offering to share with you. This is a great opportunity to learn and experience a Jazz event … Read More
Here is the latest information from the Bureau of Urban Forestry: A hearing date has been scheduled for Monday April 29th, 2019 at 5:30pm in room 416 at City Hall. Hearing notices have been posted on the ficus trees (and … Read More
How do trashcans and visual art go together? The Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, with its merchant sponsors, has figured out a way to do both. Sealed Big Belly trashcans covered in original local art, are installed in high use locations … Read More
It’s time to renew your membership and we’re counting on you now more than ever. This February, the outgoing and incoming HVNA board members met for our bi-annual retreat to discuss the pillars of the HVNA mission. Inclusiveness and equity … Read More
Latest update from Bureau of Forestry: I’d like to just clarify a few points about timing. Although the notices say “30 day tree removal” notice, they are intended to provide 30 days notification and appeal opportunity, not to indicate that … Read More
It’s a new year…2019. We have many promises and challenges in the coming year. As I said after the 2016 election, act locally, and your efforts will be felt. I’m in my last few months as HVNA’s president. Serving for … Read More
We hope that your holidays have been happy in and out of Hayes Valley this year! In case you missed it, the 28th annual holiday block party on December 7th brought neighbors together to support the community’s small businesses who … Read More
Information provided courtesy WIPP. WIPP is a national nonpartisan organization advocating on behalf of women entrepreneurs—strengthening their impact on our nation’s public policy, creating economic opportunities, and forging alliances with other business organizations. It is hard to believe Small Business … Read More
Last weekend Recology, Public Works, FUF Ivy Street neighbors, Vallie (our new district supervisor) and all her aides, a mayors office aide, and HVNA board members all restored 150 ft of sidewalk gardens. Also involved were volunteers from the Korean … Read More