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.

Arguello Boulevard Safety Project: Community Walkthrough 1/28

Arguello Boulevard is an active and important connection in the Inner Richmond District. The Arguello corridor carries thousands of San Francisco residents every day, whether they are walking to Rossi Playground, dropping students off at Roosevelt Middle School, riding the 33 MUNI bus line, or biking to the Golden Gate Bridge.

The SFMTA has been working with District Supervisor Eric Mar to address community input on safety for people walking and biking on Arguello Boulevard. Supervisor Mar provided funding for the SFMTA to explore safety improvements at specific locations that were identified by the Inner Richmond community. The SFTMA expects to implement roadway striping changes in late 2016.

Come out and learn more about a project to help make Arguello Boulevard safer and more welcoming for walking and biking:

Arguello Boulevard Safety Project: Community Walkthrough
Thursday, January 28th, 2016, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Meet on the Northeast corner of Fulton Street and Arguello Boulevard
Short walk (1/3 mile) from Fulton to Anza
Please bring layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes
RSVP for the walkthrough here

This will be an opportunity to ask questions about the project and to see how the proposed changes will improve safety for people walking and biking on Arguello Boulevard. SFMTA staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide project information.

For more information about the Arguello Boulevard Safety Project, see this project fact sheet, or contact Raquel Redondiez in Eric Mar's office at (415) 554-7411 or [email protected].

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.

Geary Corridor Citizens Advisory Committee needs you!

The Geary BRT Citizens Advisory Committee (GCAC) meets every two to three months to advise the San Francisco County Transportation Authority throughout the project's planning and environmental analysis phase. The GCAC consists of thirteen members, representing corridor and at-large interests. It provides input on refining BRT alternatives, considering project benefits and impacts for all users of the corridor, developing mitigation strategies, and identifying a preferred alternative.

There are six upcoming vacancies on the GCAC, all interested persons are invited to apply. The Transportation Authority Board will be considering the incumbent GCAC members and new applicants to fill these vacancies. GCAC members are expected to attend all meetings.

Applications are due on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. The application is available on the GCAC webpage and can be submitted electronically.

For more information about the GCAC, please visit the Geary Corridor CAC website. Please contact the SFCTA at [email protected] or call 415-522-4804 with any questions or comments.

SF VA Medical Center taking comments on Environmental Impact Statement for Long Range Development Plan

The San Francisco VA Medical Center has prepared a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for its Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). An EIS is required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and is an important tool for decision making.

There will be a 60-day public comment period for the Supplemental Draft EIS from March 9 — May 8, 2015. For comments to be considered they must be received by May 8, 2015.

Learn more and comment on the DEIS at a public meeting on April 14:

Public meeting — everyone is welcome
Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 5-7 PM
San Francisco VA Medical Center
4150 Clement Street
Auditorium, Building 7, 1st Floor, Room 112

Comments may be provided:

• At the public meeting on April 14, 2015 (see above)
• On the E-Gov Web Site at regulations.gov
• Via mail or email:
  • Robin Flanagan, Project Director
    San Francisco VA Medical Center
    4150 Clement St., Bldg. 2, Room 300A
    San Francisco, CA 94121
  • [email protected]

Comments should reference “SFVAMC LRDP Supplemental Draft EIS” in any correspondence.

Copies of the Supplemental Draft EIS are available for review online at www.sanfrancisco.va.gov/planning/eis.asp. Copies are also available for review at the following locations:

• San Francisco Public Library: Anza Branch, 550 37th Avenue
• San Francisco VA Medical Center: Engineering Office, Building 3, 1st Floor

For more information please contact Robin Flanagan, Project Director, at [email protected] or (415) 750-2049.