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Sunday Social: Election Day Preview With Special Guests (Oct. 23 at 4 PM)

Posted on October 20, 2016 by BCNA Board

The Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association invites you to attend our Sunday Social on October 23rd at 4:00 PM at The Barbary Coast Restaurant, 478 Green Street.

There will be happy hour drinks and appetizers. Assemblyman David Chiu will unravel
a few of the state propositions, and District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin will lead us through a few of the city’s propositions.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn about the upcoming ballot measures. Join your neighbors for a few hours of fun, education, and conversation.

You can find more information at the following sites, which are for informational purposes only and are not endorsed by the BCNA or its Board of Directors.

Analysis of State Ballot Measures

CA League of Women Voters recommendations: https://lwvc.org/vote/elections/ballot-recommendations

KQED news and analysis of state ballot measures: http://elections.kqed.org/

Independent policy analyst: http://www.peterates.com/index.shtml

Analysis of San Francisco Propositions

SF League of Women Voters: http://www.lwvsf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/november-8-2016-pros-cons-quick-sheet.pdf (2-pager) and http://www.lwvsf.org/procon/ (more detail)

SF Chronicle recommendations: http://projects.sfchronicle.com/2016/voter-guide/

SF League of Pissed-Off Voters: http://www.theleaguesf.org/ (although irreverent and profanity-laced, this is a well-researched analysis with a libertarian-progressive bent)

Aquatic Park Promenade Closing for Construction Project Starting October 18

Posted on October 8, 2016 by BCNA Board

The Aquatic Park Promenade will be closed starting on Tuesday, October 18 for an extensive construction project to remove the railroad tracks and repave the pathway and is expected to reopen in March 2017. The tracks, though an historic feature of the Aquatic Park National Landmark District, were identified as contributing to an unsafe environment for the 4.2 million visitors who enjoy the park and its urban beach.

The Promenade will be completely closed during the construction period. Other areas of the park will remain open, and the beach will be accessible from Jefferson Street. The Aquatic Park Beach and Cove will be accessible via Jefferson Street. The Museum and San Francisco Senior Center will also remain open. The bleachers will remain open but will be accessible only from the south. Visitors are likely to experience crowded conditions and should use caution when transiting this designed landscape.

For updates, check the National Park Service website or follow #SFAquaticParkNews on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Public Meeting on 88 Broadway Affordable Housing October 17th

Posted on October 8, 2016 by BCNA Board

If you’re interested in an update about the affordable housing development planned for 88 Broadway (at Front Street), a public meeting is scheduled for 6 PM on Monday, October 17 at Pier 1. This project, which has been approved and will be developed by the John Stewart Company, will include apartments for seniors, families, moderate-income residents and people who were formerly homeless.

The number of units, potential parking spaces and exterior building surfaces will be discussed at the meeting. The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development would like the number of units to increase to 191, including more moderate-income apartments. The Port is asking for 95 below-grade parking spaces instead of 10, but the Planning Department opposes this request. The meeting will include a visual presentation showing 88 Broadway in a setting that includes the proposed Teatro ZinZanni theater and hotel so the public can get a sense of how the two projects would look together. You can find more details about the history of the project on Hoodline.