The East Cut CBD’s FY2018-2019 Annual Report is Here!
The East Cut Community Benefit District has had an eventful fiscal year and we are very happy to report on all the achievements made between July 2018 and June 2019…. Read more »
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Local Easter Eggs During the Lockdown? Yes, in The East Cut!
The shelter-in-place has us all isolated and there haven’t been many causes for celebrations… until now! Socola Chocolatier + Barista is operating during the City’s shelter-in-place order and the team… Read more »
Bigbelly Program Launches through Partnership with Mayor’s Fix-It Team and OEWD
The East Cut CBD is inaugurating the installation of 5 Bigbelly trash receptacles to help the city increase the cleanliness and vibrancy of sidewalks. San Francisco, CA — Beginning today,… Read more »
The East Cut Community Benefit District unveils Bigbelly Stations in the Neighborhood
The East Cut Community Benefit District is thrilled to invite you to the unveiling of the neighborhood’s first Bigbelly trash cans on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. The… Read more »
DocuSign volunteers paint a 400ft-long mural on Essex St.
On Wednesday, November 13th, nearly 40 employees from DocuSign signed up to take part in the realization of a mural on the western wall bordering Essex St. This event was… Read more »
Saving a Piece of Rincon Hill’s History
In September, a neighborhood resident living on First Street noticed an unusual pile of rocks on Guy Place, by the Guy Place Mini Park construction site. Realizing they were old… Read more »
Vision Zero SF to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians on Howard Street
Following a tragic accident last March, Mayor London Breed issued an executive order for faster traffic safety improvements on the City’s High Injury Network. San Francisco’s Vision Zero is leading… Read more »
You Are Invited to A Cut Above: Salesforce Park Happy Hour!
Join The East Cut Community Benefit District in celebrating the reopening of Salesforce Park with a mid-week happy hour! We will have live music, games, wine, beer, and gin cocktails!
Salesforce Park Is Now Open!
After 10 months, we are thrilled to welcome visitors back to Salesforce Park. When walking along the pathway you will quickly notice how lush the landscape has become and how well the plants and trees have grown.
Volunteers Answer the Call for Love Our City 2019, in The East Cut
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Embarcadero Plaza this morning at 8:00 am to answer the call from the San Francisco Travel Association and the Hotel Council of San Francisco to… Read more »
Salesforce Transit Center and Park to Reopen Monday, July 1, 2019!
It is now official, Salesforce Transit Center and Salesforce Park are both set to reopen on Monday, July 1, 2019. The transit center closed in September 2018—just weeks after its grand opening—has completed all necessary repairs and reviews to guarantee a safe return for users and visitors…
Learn More About Community Planning at SoDA Open House Events
Are you interested in community planning, neighborhood parks, streetscape, pedestrian and bike safety, and public rights of way?
Join The East Cut Community Benefit District for two South Downtown Design+Activation Plan Open House events, on Thursday, May 16th and Saturday, May 18th…
Transbay Park Survey #1 Results
Over 580 neighbors and stakeholders responded to the initial East Cut survey on Transbay Park. Together with the Office of Community of Investment and Infrastructure (OCII) and San Francisco Public Works (SFPW)…
Street Closures This Weekend for the 20th Annual How Weird Street Faire
The How Weird Street Faire is a San Francisco tradition celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019. Please find important information. The How Weird Street Faire is applying for a street closure permit to hold the 20th annual faire, taking place this Sunday May 5, 2019, from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm…
Thank You For Joining Us at Emerald Park for the Easter Egg Hunt!
Dozens of children came from all parts of the neighborhood and beyond, braving strong winds with their parents, to participate in the Easter egg hunt at Emerald Park on Saturday, April 20, 2019!
Re: Proposed Navigation Center at Seawall Lot 330
The Mayor’s proposed navigation center at Seawall Lot 330 has made homelessness and the welfare of unsheltered San Franciscans top-of-mind for many of us in the East Cut area. The proposal has generated the largest amount of community engagement of any project we’ve ever seen – on both sides of the issue.
There Is One Last Park Left to Design in the East Cut District, and You Can Help with It!
The East Cut Community Benefit District is inviting the community to provide input on the future Transbay Park designs, before the park gets developed on Transbay Block 3. This is a unique opportunity for workers, residents, and visitors in the neighborhood to inform the design of a central park for the community!
The East Cut Community Benefit District’s FY17-18 Annual Report
The East Cut CBD is pleased to present our Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Annual Report. This document chronicles our accomplishments in the second full year of CBD operations…
The East Cut Open Space Inventory Is Now Available!
Spring is here and we can now enjoy spending more time outside! For those living and/or working in dense urban areas, public open spaces are ideal for enjoying a cup coffee, grabbing lunch with coworkers, having informal meetings, and much more…
Will There Be Affordable Groceries in The East Cut? Neighbors Hope So
In November 2018, conversations about the possible introduction of affordable groceries being jeopardized in The East Cut District sparked. While the community celebrated the opening of Woodlands Markets at Lumina in August 2017 -which positively impacted the fabric of the neighborhood- many neighbors remained wishful of seeing more grocery options…
San Francisco Bay Trail Celebrates 30 with The East Cut Community
500 miles of walking and cycling paths encircle the San Francisco Bay Area, connecting communities and providing a great alternative commute corridor. These paths are known as the Bay Trail and this year we celebrate the Trail’s 30th anniversary! To celebrate this milestone, The East Cut Community Benefit District with…
The East Cut Community Benefit District Is Hiring!
The East Cut CBD is seeking exceptional candidates for a Deputy Director position. If you are interested in applying or know anyone whom you think will be a good fit for the role, please email your resume to info@theeastcut.org. Join us in our mission to advance the quality of life…
Thanks to Fayala for Supporting Clean and Safe Services in the Neighborhood!
As we transition into the new year, The East Community Benefit District would like to introduce you to one of its main supporters in the neighborhood: Jamel Bouzidi, owner of Fayala –mediterranean restaurant and catering group– on Howard St. between Beale and Folsom Streets. Since June 2018, Jamel has been offering free…
For the Holidays, Remember to Park Smart
To date -in 2018- The East Cut Services Team recorded 433 iterations of auto-glass cleanup in the neighborhood, that is a net decrease from the 1,079 recorded last year within the same time frame. The East Cut Community Benefit District’s Safety Patrol and Ambassadors used previous years’ data to adapt and improve daily crime deterrence and best address the neighborhood’s needs for crime deterrence around the clock…
Nearly a Decade After its Closure, the 12-Bus Returns!
On Thursday, December 7th, SFMTA’s Kathleen Phu and Ronnique Bishop presented to Natalie Gubb Commons residents the reintroduction of the 12-bus line connecting Mission, South of Market, Chinatown, and East Cut neighborhoods. The bus line will continue to serve the same areas it did before its closure in 2009…
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