Neighborhood small business issues we advocate for.
Hayes Street is more than just a place to eat or stroll—it’s a working commercial corridor that small, locally owned businesses and longtime residents depend on. The City is now quietly considering turning the heart of Hayes Valley into a permanent “entertainment zone”—a space with open alcohol, constant programming, and year-round street closure. At first glance, it might seem like … Read post
May 13, 2025 Attention: SFMTA, SFCTA and Supervisor Bilal Mahmood We are reaching out on behalf of Hayes Valley neighbors and small business owners with growing concern about ongoing and seemingly unilateral efforts to advance a permanent closure of Hayes Street—efforts which have lacked transparency, adequate outreach, or any substantive engagement with the very businesses whose livelihoods depend on this … Read post
LAST UPDATE: SAT OCT 7th > Neighbors and businesses on and around Page and Gough have been stressed with the ongoing encampment crisis at this location. This morning the City instructed the encampments to move around the corner while a new street light was being installed. A representative of HVSafe was on the scene and spoke to SFPD and an … Read post
Permit history 2024 Permit History 2025 permit renewal update Communications May 10, 2023 Read our pre hearing letter to SFMTA and ISCOTT UPDATE: May 9, 2023 Dear Neighbors: A SFMTA ISCOTT hearing is slated for this Thursday at 9 am for a proposed Head West event venue change. If approved 2 more event dates will be added for this year. … Read post
We’re sharing our recent correspondence to the Planning Department regarding the housing development plan for 618 & 630 Octavia. We recognize taking a position is often fraught with apprehension, but we believe it’s critical for the health of civic dialogue, advocacy and the right to redress. Attention San Francisco Planning Commission: HVSafe supports the proposed project for 618 & 630 … Read post
