Community Updates

Planning Association for the Richmond

Last night I attended the Planning Association for the Richmond meeting. There I gave an update on the Alexandria Theatre, talked about the upcoming process for our city budget, and addressed concerns around the additional concerts planned for the Polo Fields this summer.

I have asked the Recreation and Parks Department and the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency for a map of the proposed road closures, timeline, mitigation plan, public transit schedule, geo-fencing for ride-share pick-up and drop-off, as well as noise and parking management for this newly proposed concert as well as the Outside Lands Festival and the additional Polo Field Concert, particularly given the closure of the Great Highway. Once we have any information about the plan, we will be sure to share it out with you.

If you have any questions please reach out to the D1 office - ChanStaff@sfgov.org or 415-554-7410. 

Lafayette Elementary School Community Meeting

Last night I also joined the San Francisco Fire Department, Richmond District Police Station, and Superintendent Maria Su for a community meeting to discuss recent fires that have occurred at the Lafayette Elementary School campus. After the meeting there was another fire at the Lincoln Park playground. 

This is unacceptable. Last night we were given a commitment from both our Fire Department and Police Department that they will catch whoever is responsible. 

Lafayette Elementary School is currently holding a fundraiser to rebuild the school's damaged play structure. If you would like to donate, please click here.

D1 Office Hours

Join me and the D1 Team on the 2nd Friday of the month from 10am-Noon for our neighborhood office hours. We will be at the Community Youth Center (CYC), 980 Clement Street.

If you have something you'd like to talk with me or our team about, please come by and see us! You can also always email us at ChanStaff@sfgov.org or call us at (415) 554-7410.

Golden Gate Park Community Benefit Fund

Alexandria Theatre

Our legislation to advance housing at the Alexandria Theatre site was unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors and signed into law by the Mayor this week! This legislation allows the project to be up to 8 stories with 75 2-3 bedroom housing units. Of which 12% will be affordable and there will be commercial space on the ground floor. 

The Alexandria has been a fixture in the Richmond, welcoming visitors to the district. We are happy that also included in the legislation is preservation of the historic features of the theatre, including restoration of the blade sign, and preservation of the marquee, interior sunburst chandelier, and murals. 

Additionally, this legislation requires development within three years. We have been working closely with the developer of the site and they are preparing to submit their plans for approval from the Planning Department and have shared initial renderings of the project with us. This is a very long time coming, and I cannot wait to welcome the new families into the Richmond! 

Daylighting in the Richmond

Community Events

YMCA Annual Blood Drive

Queer out Here Festival

Richmond Station Captain Meeting

Changes to Muni Lines

To address the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA) budget shortfall and preserve service where it’s needed most, the SFMTA board voted for Muni service changes which will start on June 21st: 

• 5 Fulton, 9 San Bruno and 31 Balboa will turn around at Market Street where riders can transfer to buses or trains to complete your trip on weekdays. The 5 Fulton and 9 San Bruno will still serve downtown during evenings and weekends. The 5R Fulton Rapid and 9R San Bruno Rapid will also continue operating. Muni buses and trains on Market Street and in the subway will continue to offer high-frequency service—every 2 to 4 minutes—on Market Street east of Van Ness on weekdays.

• 6 Hayes-Parnassus replaces the 6 Haight-Parnassus and 21 Hayes with a new route including portions of each. The new 6 Hayes-Parnassus will serve all current 6 Haight-Parnassus stops west of Masonic Avenue. Riders who typically use 6 Haight-Parnassus stops east of Masonic Avenue can instead use 7 Haight-Noriega service. The new  route 6 Hayes-Parnassus will also serve all current 21 Hayes stops east of Masonic Avenue. Riders who typically use 21 Hayes stops west of Masonic Avenue can use 5 Fulton or 5R Fulton Rapid service two blocks away.   

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