“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) 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
Welcome to our round table chat. We explore the issues around us and the challenges impacting civic engagement in San Francisco. NEW! Episode 38In 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. Recorded 7/30/2026. Referenced: Informational Poster in Hayes ValleyParcel K Community Board Episode 37 In this episode we catch up …
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 …
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 …
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, …