The East Cut Community Benefit is a proud member of the CleanSafe365 Coalition, a newly formed coalition of businesses, merchant groups, civic organizations, community benefit districts and property owners committing to advocating for and supporting sustainable solutions to keep San Francisco streets safe and clean every day of the year.
Beginning Monday, April 23rd, discover how the East Cut shaped San Francisco history, from prehistoric animals roaming our streets to the building boom of the gold rush.
The East Cut Community Benefit District (CBD) is seeking a non-property owning commercial representative to fill a vacant Board of Directors seat. All non-property owning business operators within The East Cut CBD district are encouraged to apply.
To continue partnering with Downtown Streets Team, we need your help! The East Cut CBD needs financial support to build upon DST’s success in the East Cut. The East Cut Community Benefit District is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.
The East Cut Community Benefit District and the San Francisco Planning Department are pleased to announce the opening of our South Downtown Design + Activation (Soda) pop-up outreach space located within the district and plan area.
Through coordination with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, The East Cut Community Benefit District is thrilled to share that temporary sidewalk lighting has been restored to Clementina and Tehama.
Empty storefronts with “For Lease” signs are a sight all too common in neighborhoods across San Francisco, from the Mission to the Marina. As many neighborhoods struggle with how to activate these lifeless spaces, The East Cut Community Benefit District (CBD) is taking a novel approach to transforming retail in the neighborhood.
The East Cut CBD is pleased to present our Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Report. This document chronicles our accomplishments in the first full year of CBD operations.
Third Fridays’ transforms vacant retail space into valuable free community space. Each month, The East Cut Community Benefit District transforms inactive, vacant space into free space for local art, culture and community.
Although The East Cut’s ambassadors and community patrol work 24 hours per day to keep the District safe and comfortable, please keep in mind 8 key safety tips we’ve gathered from the San Francisco Police Department and The East Cut Team.
A boutique pop-up art fair featuring four Bay Area galleries: Chandra Cerrito Contemporary, George Lawson Gallery, Seager Gray Gallery and Slate Contemporary. Debuting January 12th – 14th.
Holiday Collection “On a Faux Bear Rug” Chocolate Gift Box Socola Chocolatier The chocolate gift box includes Hazelnut Praline, Pumpkin Burnt Caramel, Pecan Toffee, and Champagne flavors. Socola truffles are… Read more »
The Frisc – a San Francisco-based news blog helmed by Alex Lash – national editor of Xconomy and Anthony Lazarus – former journalist at MarketWatchand The Wall Street Journal profiled The East Cut along with the organization’s Third Fridays art… Read more »
On Thursday, December 14th, Tiny Atlas Quarterly and The East Cut Community District will be hosting a benefit show and silent auction to support non-profits that fight and respond to the… Read more »
The East Cut Community Benefit District invites you to an improvisational music show and opening reception for The East Cut’s new pop-up community space at 155 Main Street. For one… Read more »
The San Francisco Planning Department, together with The East Cut Community Benefit District hosted a Halloween-themed public meeting and workshop on October 30, 2017 from 6:00 pm-8:00pm to share project… Read more »
Meet Donna, manager of #theeastcut’s Downtown Streets Team. Downtown Streets Team is an innovative non-profit providing pathways to success for homeless individuals through the dignity of employment. Working alongside our East… Read more »
Join us as we transform a vacant retail storefront on Folsom Street into a community space to raise money for Santa Rosa and Northern California residents displaced by fires. The… Read more »
Please join The East Cut Community Benefit District and neighborhood residents for a community Happy Hour Monday November 13th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Red Dog Restaurant. Mingle with your fellow… Read more »
In full Halloween spirit, the San Francisco Planning Department, together with The East Cut Benefit District, invites you to the second plubic workshop to further develop a design and activation… Read more »
Please join The East Cut Community Benefit District, Bay Area artists, and DJs in launching our pop-up arts and culture series, ‘Third Fridays.’ Taking place on October 20th and curated… Read more »
Fifteen years ago, The East Cut district was characterized by surface parking lots and light industrial land uses. Today, the district is experiencing a wave of development. This development reflects… Read more »
The East Cut CBD set up a temporary parklet in front on Socola Chocolatier on Folsom Street, between 1st and 2nd Street in celebration of Park(ing) Day on September 15th. Started in… Read more »
On September 10th, The East Cut Community Benefit District hosted a community block party, the Beale Street Bonanza. Over 300 community members enjoyed brunch bites and cocktails while mingling with… Read more »
Over 120 neighbors and community partners joined representatives from SF Planning, SFMTA, SF Public Works, OCII, and SF Recreation and Parks at the kickoff meeting of the South Downtown Design… Read more »