Development: In partnership with the community, promote thoughtful and appropriate development that serves the needs of our residents along transportation and business corridors and on underutilized sites.

 

• Identify areas where additional housing can be built on underutilized lots and along transit and business corridors, and engage property owners, the community and developers.

• Create vibrant, mixed-use development responsive to community needs on currently underutilized sites.

• Ensure that any growth in the Sunset District does not adversely impact the existing residential neighborhood character.

• Encourage development of housing that serves a variety of household types.

• Support housing for middle income households.

• Work with Planning Department on their citywide effort to revise Residential Design Guidelines for easier understanding and a smoother process for property owners.

• Encourage development of new housing or remodeling of existing housing to accommodate seniors and individuals with disabilities by promoting universal design principles.

 

 

Education: Engage property owners, tenants and city departments in thoughtful dialogue around housing and building policy, and provide ongoing educational opportunities.

 

• Continue providing property owners and tenants with educational opportunities to learn about rights and responsibilities under San Francisco laws.

• Continue to provide opportunities for property owners to engage with the Planning Department and Department of Building Inspection in the Sunset District.

 

Beautification, Art & Identity: Support art and culture that promotes and respects the distinct character of our neighborhood, and projects to create public amenities that benefit our residents, visitors and the environment.

 

• Create community gathering opportunities through art, landscaping, architectural design, and coordination with major infrastructure projects.

• Establish neighborhood-defining connections to natural landmarks such as Ocean Beach and Golden Gate Park.

• Create opportunities for public art that define and add vibrancy to the neighborhood, and that strengthen the Sunset District’s local culture and sense of place and history.

• Continue to encourage installation of additional street trees and landscaping to increase value and enjoyment of our neighborhood.

• Continue Front Yard Ambassadors Program with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and work with Planning Department to better enforce existing codes regarding front yard paving requirements.

• Encourage development of community garden spaces that are visible and accessible to the public.

• Engage community on recommendations from the Ocean Beach Master Plan.