"If we have a purpose as humans - I think it is to be stewards." - Isaiah Powell (Dragonspunk GRO) #PublicSpaceSummit

"Success is that we’ve been able to find 11 species of native bees at Market and Dolores. One of the neighbors told me that she used to have to hand pollinate her tomatoes. Now she doesn’t because the bees are there. That’s success." - Patricia Algara #PublicSpaceSummit

Amazing energy, passion, and commitment on display in the Ecology and Equity panel today with Thomas Namara (SFPA), Mei Ling Hui (SFRPD), Patricia Algara (With Honey in the Heart) and Isaiah Powell and Danielle Calibird Fernandez (Dragonspunk GRO) #PublicSpaceSummit

That's a wrap on Day 1 of the #PublicSpaceSummit Three cheers to all of our participants and panelists and an extra special cheer for @skatzhyman who kept us all Zooming! See everyone at the Public Space Passport Day tomorrow. secure.sfparksalliance.org/event/public-s…

Calling all artists with a strong connection to Bayview-Hunters Point!📣 We're looking for an artist to lead the community-centered design process for a hypecourt + spiral plaza at India Basin Shoreline Park🏀🌊🍃 Applications due by May 31, details here: sanfranciscoparksalliance.org/event/india-ba…

"I have always believed that public-private partnerships can create unique and creative improvements, specific to local conditions." This week, we’re hearing from Loring Sagan - one of the community members behind the transformation of Linden Alley✨ Read the full story below👇

From the streets of Soma to the trails of Mt Sutro SF Parks Alliance is working closely with communities to expand + evolve public space in SF Seeking a passionate team member to join us as Associate Director of Stewardship. Application closes next week. recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Job…

Really enjoyed speaking with Stephanie Kelton and Charles Passy at MarketWatch for their "Best New Ideas in Money" podcast looking into the question of how communities evaluate investments in public infrastructure and facilities. marketwatch.com/podcasts/best-…

Attention Bay Area #publicspace people - don't miss this year's Public Space Summit in #GoldenGatePark on Thursday May 12th - including a keynote from Carolyn Johnson Black Cultural Zone and tons of inspiring sessions on everything from #NaturePrescriptions to #EquitableDevelopment

"How do we define beauty? I define it as freedom - the ability to lay on our backs and watch the clouds roll by." Carolyn Johnson of Black Cultural Zone preaching on the #powerofparks at SF Parks Alliance #publicspacesummit

Non-profit, local community, and government on stage together discussing how the India Basin Waterfront Park Equitable Development Plan is rewriting the playbook for parks projects in San Francisco. #publicspacesummit

The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns. The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate. Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care. Pharma buys off Congress. No action on drug prices. Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.

Maya Rodgers of SF Parks Alliance giving a virtual tour of the 13 miles of San Francisco's #BlueGreenway and a preview of the new #BlueGreenwayDays program launching this fall. #GreaterGreener

Election season is just around the corner - join us at the first ever Public Space Forum on October 3 at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell for a discussion with Board of Supervisors candidates on the issues you care about! 🌳⭐️

Join us and SF Bicycle Coalition on Saturday, Dec 3 for the Light Up the Night Bike Parade through JFK Promenade!✨🚲 Starting at 4pm you can come by Peacock Meadow for free light accessories and a family-friendly bike parade which will depart around 5pm🦚 📸 Cassis Brown

In April of 2004 my band Hotbird 7 finished work on our self-produced five song EP. To mark the 20th anniversary of the record we are rereleasing it via bandcamp and all the streaming services. Listen here: tr.ee/aUzUmY5h-4 Instagram here: instagram.com/hotbird_7/