432 Octavia, Parcel K, Proxy “Community Sign”Letter
We sent the following letter to the office of the Mayor, Supervisor, and the Real Estate Division regarding the new Hayes Valley “Community Board“.
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Parcel R & S Leases
Due to the controversial intersection of parcel usage, lack of understanding for the stalling of housing development on Octavia, exclusivity of use and the Hayes Valley Freeway Commemoration Project, in an effort to garner more insight, we’ve obtained copies of the leases for Parcel R & S. We’ll update you here with more developing details.
Parcel K & L Leases
Due to the controversial intersection of parcel usage, lack of understanding for the stalling of housing development on Octavia and the Hayes Valley Freeway Commemoration Project, in an effort to garner more insight, we’ve obtained copies of the leases for Parcel K & L. 1. City and County of San Francisco and Proxy Development, LLC Lease for Parcel L dated July 14, 20102. First Amendment to Proxy Lease, Parcel L, dated September 28, 20113. Second Amendment to Proxy L, Parcel …
Request for Board-Level Oversight — Hayes Valley CBD and Governance Concerns
This page documents our formal correspondence to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and its Government Audit & Oversight Committee seeking Board-level review of recurring governance and public-process concerns in Hayes Valley. Prompted by records concerning the proposed Hayes Valley Community Benefit District (CBD), the letter asks that a Board member sponsor a hearing to examine broader questions of neighborhood representation, the role of private organizations, and City decision-making across multiple initiatives. October 2, 2026Members of the Board of Supervisors …
When the Commercial Corridor Becomes the Backdrop
A promotional mailer for the Hayes Valley Farmers’ Market recently began arriving in neighborhood mailboxes. On its face, there is nothing unusual about that. Farmers markets advertise. Organizers promote their events. A market that wants customers has every reason to tell people when and where to find it. But the mailer also provides a striking illustration of a larger question that has increasingly confronted Hayes Valley:When public-space programming is concentrated on an existing commercial corridor, who is that programming actually …
Summer Digest 2026
A season of reporting, analysis, documentation, and civic discussion on Hayes Street and the decisions shaping Hayes Valley.
New Podcast! A Hood of Contradictions
In this episode, we sit down for a candid round table discussion about civic dialogue in Hayes Valley, the ongoing Hayes Street closure, neighborhood politics, and the importance of civic intelligence in understanding the decisions shaping our community. Referenced: Informational Poster in Hayes ValleyParcel K Community Board See all episodes
Communications by Topic
This archive groups related correspondence, public notices, and agency communications so that each issue can be followed over time. Within each topic, items appear newest first. Weekly closure monitoring: See all correspondence sent to SFMTA concerning Hayes Street Closure permit noncompliance. Parcel K Community Bulletin Board Notices and correspondence concerning access, representation, and posting practices at the Parcel K community bulletin board. Governance, Representation & Civic Dialogue Communications about inclusive civic participation, organizational governance, representation, and public dialogue. Hayes Street Closure & …
Hayes Valley Parcek K Community Board Correspondence
Since 2023, HVS has corresponded with multiple City departments regarding the community bulletin board located on City-owned land at Parcel K. Throughout that process, we have consistently requested a neutral public bulletin board that is available on equal terms to all neighborhood stakeholders. In February 2026, following additional correspondence and a Sunshine complaint, the City Administrator’s Office advised that internal discussions were underway and that a resolution was expected before the end of March. After more than three additional months …
Week 3 • Hayes Street Farmers Market Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1493851
June 24, 2026 Attention SFMTA:Street conditions for the Hayes Street Farmers Market documented here:Saturday June 20, 2026 Week 3 observations again documented substantial producer and vendor vehicle presence throughout and adjacent to the market footprint. Numerous market-related vehicles displaying Hayes Valley Farmers Market parking passes continued to occupy curb throughout the corridor, including areas traditionally used for customer parking and business loading on Hayes Street, Octavia Boulevard, and Gough Street. Compared with Weeks 1 and 2, market activity again appeared …