Planning Association for the Richmond, SF

Fall issue of the PAR newsletter is out

The Fall 2016 issue of the PAR newsletter is out — take a look at it here.

Read about: The venerable Alexandria Theater gets a makeover; Mountain Lake Park playground project nears ribbon-cutting day; Richmond residents help shape Presidio future; sewer improvements continue throughout the Richmond; storm drains, grey water, rain gardens, and more.

And be sure to come to the Fall member meeting, everyone's welcome:

PAR Fall 2016 general meeting
Wednesday, October 19, 7 pm - 9 pm
Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Avenue
(between Clement & California streets)

November Ballot Measures — We'll have presentations and discussions about Propositions E, F, I, J, R and V, all of which affect the Richmond District.

Come out and be part of PAR's community conversation.

Winter issue of the PAR newsletter is out

The Winter 2016 issue of the PAR newsletter is out — take a look at it here.

Read about: Geary Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) environmental impact evaluation coming to a head; Affordable Bonus Housing Program proposes incentives for new affordable housing in exchange for more height and density; Ocean Beach bonfire policy update; new bike/foot path to Golden Gate Bridge opens; Mountain Lake bubbles as playground work progresses, and more.

And be sure to come to the Winter member meeting, everyone's welcome:

PAR Winter 2016 general meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 7 pm - 9 pm
Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Avenue
(between Clement & California streets)

Affordable Bonus Housing Program — We'll continue our discussion of the proposed Affordable Bonus Housing Program, which was introduced at PAR's December 9, 2015 forum.

Come out and be part of PAR's community conversation.

Dec 9: PAR Community Forum — Affordable Housing Bonus Program

[UPDATE 12/30/15]: Another community meeting about the Affordable Housing Bonus Program proposal has been announced:

Community Meeting — District 1
presented by Supervisor Eric Mar and the Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco
Saturday, January 23, 1:00-3:00PM
Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Avenue

And PAR's Winter 2016 member meeting on Jan 13 will also continue the AHBP conversation, be sure to come out for that.

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Join PAR and your neighbors for a community forum to learn more about the Affordable Housing Bonus Program (AHBP).

Proposed by the Mayor's Office of Housing and the Planning Department, AHBP would provide incentives for developers to include more affordable housing for very low, low, moderate, and middle-income households. Development bonuses, such as increased density, would be offered on a graduated scale based on the percentage of affordable units provided.

Community Forum — Affordable Housing Bonus Program
December 9, 2015, 7 pm
Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Avenue
(between Clement & California streets)

PAR is providing this forum to allow the Planning Department to explain the AHBP proposal and for the community to weigh with comments, concerns and ideas. The forum will include a presentation by a Richmond District community member and attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions.

Learn more about the AHBP proposal (SF Planning website)

Watch the 2nd SF Planning Commission informational hearing about the AHBP (Nov 5, 2015)

Watch the 3rd SF Planning Commission informational hearing about the AHBP (Dec 3, 2015)

Learn more about where the AHBP would (and would not) apply

Come out and be part of PAR's community conversation.

Richmond District Strategy — share your perspective on the neighborhood

The Richmond District Strategy is a collaboration between Supervisor Mar's Office and the San Francisco Planning Department. This process will provide a comprehensive understanding of the District's current trends, needs, and opportunities. The goal is to create a vision for the future of District 1 to ensure a sustainable and high quality of life for current and future generations who live, work and visit District 1.

The first of a three-part analysis, the Existing Conditions Report describes the current trends and conditions in the District. The Community Needs Analysis will include the perspectives of the people who live, work and visit the neighborhood. The final phase will identify opportunities and recommend solutions to help shape the future of the neighborhood.

If you live, work or visit the Richmond neighborhoods, take a few minutes to share your point of view by taking the Community Needs Assessment Survey. Your feedback will help planners better understand the community's issues and needs.

And see the Richmond District Strategy site for more information and to sign up for notifications about upcoming events.

3333 California Street project — community workshop Sept 21

The former Fireman's Fund / UCSF site on California Street in Laurel Heights is going to be redeveloped — come out and participate in a community workshop to learn more and weigh in:

When: Monday, Sept 21, 2015, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: JCCSF, 3200 California Street

The Prado Group says:

In the meeting we will share what we learned in the July community meeting, how that feedback informed our design values, and present urban design imagery that we believe to be responsive to those values. The community will have the opportunity to provide feedback and engage directly with the design team. The topics covered will include pedestrian experience, open space/landscape, mobility, neighborhood context, mix of uses, architectural design elements and sustainability. Similar to the July workshop, the format will be interactive stations hosted by the design team members.

Please visit 3333CalSF.com for more information and project updates.