Whether it is for its car-traffic capacity or for the artistic value it brings to the views in the district, The Bay Bridge is an important part of The East Cut’s identity and could soon further transform the neighborhood’s rich transit-scene by allowing bicyclists to commute to and from Oakland, through Yerba Buena Island.
On October 16, the district was celebrating the Grand Opening of Natalie Gubb Commons – Mercy Housing California and Golub Companies’ newest 100% affordable housing development – and its 190 new affordable family units.
With the reappearance of scooters in San Francisco on Monday, October 15th, city agencies, scooter companies, and riders have a second chance at making things right. You may remember that the important influx of scooters earlier this year – a rather new way of getting around at the time – created a little bit of a capharnaum on San Francisco’s sidewalks.
The news of compromised structural supports and the closing of Salesforce Transit Center was a blow to the neighborhood, city and the region. Luckily, transit operations were able to quickly move back to the still-available Temporary Terminal Site. On October 2, 2018, the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA)-in charge of the Transit center-held a special Board of Directors meeting where the following points were addressed:
On Thursday, August 29, about thirty urban design and architecture enthusiasts attended the SPUR walking tour of The East Cut. San Francisco Planning Department’s Joshua Switzky presented the ideas behind the Transit Center District Plan and Transbay Redevelopment Plan that created the opportunity to create San Francisco’s first high-density, transit-rich district.
The Temporary Transbay Terminal opened in August 2010 and is located on the block bounded by Folsom, Howard, Beale and Main Streets in San Francisco. Located just one block southeast… Read more »
Salesforce Transit Center opened last Saturday, August 11, and since then the public transportation hub has already welcomed tens of thousands of visitors and transit users. The East Cut Community… Read more »
On Tuesday, July 10th, The East Cut Community Benefit District had the opportunity to present and discuss its mission in the neighborhood with a Chinese delegation visiting and studying in… Read more »
Artist fnnch and The East Cut Community Benefit District collaborated on June 22nd for Solstice, The East Cut Fridays Pop-Up Art Show to activate a vacant storefront and raise funds for The East… Read more »
Over 100 residents of The East Cut Community Benefit District and District 6 participated in The East Cut’s first-ever Pop-Up Supervisorial Forum at 101 2nd Street. The candidate forum included… Read more »
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 »
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