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End of Year Message
As we end 2022 we want to reflect on the collective efforts by our community members and partners. Entering our 3rd year at HVSafe we are invigorated and optimistic about our role as a young organization responsible for advocating for quality of life needs and interests for neighbors and small businesses. We view our partnership with you as one that is bilateral and necessary in providing critical representation for the Hayes Valley neighborhood. Here are a few bullet points of …
Hayes Valley Freeway Commemoration Project FAQ
You have a lot of information on your site, it’s a lot to sift through – can you give me the short version of what is going on here? Answer: A well intended commemoration project for the freeway removal has morphed into a project that is completely unrecognizable. A small group created the vision, held a design contest, had a sham vote, and then chose a family member and a leaseholder of the parcel adjacent to Patricia’s Green as the …
Takeaways from MOCAC Meeting (6.21.22) part 8
Takeaways from MOCAC Meeting (6.21.22) …the Freeway Commemoration Project continued Representatives of HVSafe attended Tuesday’s MOCAC Meeting. The Freeway Commemoration Project was item 4 on the agenda. Below are bullet points of what was shared at this meeting. We remain steadfast in keeping you informed of developments of this looming project which will impact Hayes Valley while we continue to advocate for a new and transparent approach amidst a lack of community awareness and process. Highlights: Other Observations & Commentary: …
Behind the Scenes Series
“Leaders who do not act dialogically, but insist on imposing their decisions, do not organize the people–they manipulate them. They do not liberate, nor are they liberated: they oppress.” “Do remember, though, that sometimes the people you oppress become mightier than you would like.”
Takeaways from Appointed Design Team’s Workshop (6.9.22) part 7
Takeaways from Appointed Design Team’s Workshop (6.9.22) Here are some bullet points of the appointed design team’s workshop for the Freeway Commemoration Project which was held last Thursday, June 9th: next post: part 8 Takeaways from Mocac Meeting
The Podcast
Welcome to our round table chat. We explore the issues around us and the challenges impacting civic engagement in San Francisco. NEW! Episode 37 In this episode we catch up with Adam and hear about the state of SOMA, politics, his take on the current drug crisis, the passing of Steven, and why you can’t give up on advocacy. Recorded 3/2/2026. Episode 36 In this episode, we dig into the state of San Francisco’s drug crisis, share our unfiltered take …
The Freeway Commemoration Project: part 2
San Francisco Parks Alliance Project Project Red Flags As cited in our initial post here, HVSafe was prompted last month about several shenanigans pertaining to the process and conflicts of interest that have transpired in this project. Read our Part 1 for background on the project here. In this post we will drill down on areas that raise red flags. Budget Expenditures We’ve heard rumblings of a $50k contract for this project. We have an open inquiry to San Francisco …
The Freeway Commemoration Project: part 1
San Francisco Parks Alliance Project Project Background The Freeway Commemoration Project has been a topic of discussion over the last couple of years. The idea of a project to commemorate the historic and activist nature of the event has been well received by residents and merchants of Hayes Valley. While there are many moving parts to this story and the situation remains fluid, we thought it would be a good idea to provide a bit of background… Since the passing …
Focus Areas
Our Efforts (How We Work)We pride ourselves on our boots-on-the-ground approach. Collectively, we’ve been championing for quality of life, public safety, housing and small business initiatives in Hayes Valley for decades. Across these focus areas, HVS works through sustained advocacy grounded in lived neighborhood experience and public process. Our efforts include monitoring permits and compliance, engaging directly with city agencies and elected officials, organizing neighbors and small businesses, and maintaining a public record when processes fall short. We prioritize fairness, …