Fresh figs and cherries! Its summer somewhere…gifts from the mission community mercado.
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Tuesday morning run locale – dogs digging holes, dads teaching their kids to surf, tiny moon jellies…that’s my “track”.
Be a “YIMBY”: Party at the Westerfeld Mansion July 1
Current Harding Theater facade on Divisadero – image via CurbedSF
You know you’ve always wanted to see the inside of the famous and gothic “Russian Embassy” building on the corner of Alamo Square. Well here’s your chance! Come out for “Party Hard(ING)” at the Westerfeld Mansion on the evening of July 1st to participate in a fun community fundraiser + party to support the restoration of the long-neglected Harding Theater on Divisadero.
“Neighbors Developing Divisadero” is excited to get going on a commmunity-minded restoration and reclamation of the long vacant space. Not only will the Harding Theater retain it’s faux-Moorish glory (instead of being converted into yet more tasteless beige condos), it will also hopefully function as a community “hive” – featuring performance spaces, incubator rentals, street-facing retail spaces, and an outdoor garden/patio.
If you want to be involved in this project, you are part of the community so make your voice heard and let us know what YOU want to see happen with the space! NDDIVIS is recruiting like-minded “YIMBY"s to join the project – instead of just saying "no” to anything – say “yes” to the sort of projects you want and need in your community instead of letting developers make all the decisions for you!
Check out the details of the party and RSVP, or just show up! I’ll be there in my 1920s finery, selling tokens and ringleading the festivities. New neighbors San Franpsycho will be live silkscreening custom tees and there will be music, food, and drinks.
Bartlett Street Redesign
The Mission Community Market is teaming up with local designers at Rebar Studio. along with other community organizations, to plan a better streetscape for Bartlett Street between 21st and 22nd Streets in San Francisco’s Mission District.
I’m volunteering to help the MCM with the outreach effort, as they move into the key phase of gathering community input on different options for the project. Recently, MCM and Rebar hosted a community meeting where different ideas for the streetscape redesign – including murals, pedestrian improvements, plazas, seating, and more – were presented, and participants were asked to highlight their own favorite ideas or add their own.
Check out my coverage of the event here and be sure to stop by the Market on Thursdays from 4-8 PM at Bartlett & 22nd Streets to give your OWN feedback on the design options – there will be posters set up!
Sweet old metal shelf the street gifted me today – next stop spraypaint train on the way to plant shelf ville!
The Mobile Office: Like A Snail, I carry it on my back!
My workout today…biking the bridge on her 75th anniversary! Go international orange!
What am I? (@ the DeYoung SF)
Manifest Destiny! A tiny pioneer’s cabin clings to a San Francisco high rise
Have you seen this neat piece of public art yet? If you were walking downtown around Bush and Grant, you’d have to look up above to spot it. A truly unique collaboration between designers Jenny Chapman and Mark Reigelman, this little cabin has a unique story and inspiration behind it. To read more, check out my recent article and interview, along with more photos of the cabin.
Opening day of the Mission Community Market // Mission Mercado 2012!
Check out this weekly market on Thursdays from 4-8 PM on 22nd and Valencia Streets in San Francisco. A “livable streets” collabo project, the market actually temporarily closes down a small side street with music, food, veggies, and community! Come on down next week for a freshly made pupusa or some kettle corn, local olive oil, locally crafted jewelry and clothing, and a different live music act each week. I might be there volunteering or taking photos! Check out the rest of the photoset here.