Making it easier to use sidewalks, street, and open lots for economic, social, and civic wellbeing.
08/01/2023
Shared Spaces Equity Grants re-opened to applicants this week. pandemic permit holders who have applied for a post-pandemic permit can get a grant for materials or services to bring their Shared Space into compliance. Apply by Sep 27 at http://sf.gov/shared-spaces-equity.
07/25/2023
There's an open call for individuals, groups, and organizations to apply for arts & culture grants to activate Shared Spaces with outdoor performances, installations, and other community engagement activities! Apply at sfnewdeal.org/arts-and-culture
07/13/2023
SF Is Offering $10K Grants To Fill Parklets With Art and Music Priority will be given to those who apply by Aug. 1. Here’s how to do it.
05/05/2023
Shared Spaces Pandemic Program Retrospective: Turning Vacant Lots into Vibrant Spaces
110 Shared Spaces popped up on private property sites like vacant areas, rear yards, and parking lots from July 2020 to March 2023. Sponsors included gyms, community orgs, restaurants, bars, and even barber shops.
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05/04/2023
Shop from over 40 local vendors at the annual favorite during - the City Hall Pop-up Shop!
05/04/2023
Get ready, San Francisco! Unleash your creativity and pursue your dreams. It's time to bring those empty storefronts back to life with some creative flair. 🎨
Submit your application before May 31 at 5 PM PST and take advantage of this incredible opportunity. For more info, visit us at: www.castromerchants.com/grants
San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD)
05/04/2023
Castro Art Walk returns after hiatus with launch of new art district After a couple of false restarts, the Castro Art Walk returned earlier this month after a nearly year-long hiatus.
05/01/2023
Learn, celebrate, and support small businesses all next week, throughout San Francisco Small Business Week! Find more events at sfsmallbusinessweek.com
San Francisco Small Business Week San Francisco Public Library
04/28/2023
Bhangra and Beats Night Market A free night market series in downtown SF featuring music, dance, food, drinks, shopping, and more!
04/28/2023
The Shared Spaces pandemic program ended on April 1st 2023, officially launching the post-pandemic program that was approved in July 2021. Let’s look back on how Shared Spaces transformed curbside parking spots into parklets since 2020.
04/25/2023
64 projects, 41 U.S. cities, and 22 European cities later…
..our Initiative is expanding into Canada and Mexico! As many as 20 cities in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will have the opportunity to receive grants for projects that use art and design to improve street safety, revitalize public spaces, and engage community residents.
Learn more about this initiative and apply here: https://asphaltart.bloomberg.org/