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1. Restore Westwood Park pillars and gates

• Area: Westwood Park
• Category: Neighborhood Beautification
• Allocation: $25,750

We want to restore Westwood Park entrance gates and pillars, including adding two bronze historical landmark plaques and landscaping the area next to the gates. This will beautify our entrance gates and welcome visitors and residents into the area. 

2. Install benches at Monterey and Gennessee

• Area: Sunnyside
• Category: Children and Seniors, Vision Zero and Pedestrian Safety, Neighborhood Beautification
• Allocation: $18,875

We want to install 2 benches on the sidewalk at the 23 Monterey bus stop, on the corner of Monterey Boulevard and Gennessee Street. This will provide seating for senior and youth commuters and facilitate the use of public transportation.

3. Enhance parklet planting beds in the Inner Sunset

• Area: Inner Sunset
• Category: Public Safety and Resilience, Children and Seniors, Neighborhood Beautification
• Allocation: $50,000

We want to plant flowers in permanent parklet planting beds in the Inner Sunset district. This will direct visitors towards Golden Gate Park museums, local businesses, and services. It will also transform the area into a vibrant and inviting space and strengthen community resilience.

4. Improve traffic safety on Yerba Buena

• Area: Monterey Heights, alongside Westwood Highlands and Sherwood Forest
• Category: Vision Zero and Pedestrian Safety
• Allocation: $50,000

We want to improve visibility, slow down traffic, and make it safer for pedestrians to cross the street on Yerba Buena. 

5. Add a series of murals in West Portal

• Area: West Portal neighborhood
• Category: Neighborhood Beautification
• Allocation: $50,000

We want to add new murals in West Portal. The murals could act as welcome signage in the neighborhood. This will help deter vandalism, increase property value, and create a more lively and interesting community.

6. Improve traffic safety at Ulloa St, Laguna Honda, and Rockaway

• Area: Forest Hills Extension
• Category: Public Safety and Resilience, Children and Seniors, Vision Zero and Pedestrian Safety
• Allocation: $25,000

We want to install traffic calming measures at the 5 crosswalks of Ulloa St, Laguna Honda, and Rockaway. This will make it safer for pedestrians crossing at this busy intersection. 

7. Build a public parklet on Hearst Ave

• Area: Sunnyside
• Category: Children and Seniors, Vision Zero and Pedestrian Safety, Neighborhood Beautification
• Allocation: $50,000

We want to build a public parklet on Hearst Ave. It will have benches, tables, native plants, and local artwork to remind drivers to slow down. This will provide a place for local residents to sit and rest or meet and talk. 

8. Slow down traffic on Monterey 

• Area: Monterey Heights
• Category: Public Safety and Resilience, Children and Seniors, Vision Zero and Pedestrian Safety
• Allocation: $25,000

We want to put in new traffic calming measures on Monterey at the intersection of Saint Elmo. This will reduce traffic speed on a low visibility intersection and improve safety for cars and pedestrians. 

9. Replant median on Marietta Drive

• Area: Miraloma, on Marietta Drive between Teresita and Arroyo
• Category: Public Safety and Resilience, Children and Seniors, Vision Zero and Pedestrian Safety, Neighborhood Beautification
• Allocation: $18,125

We want to remove overgrown trees and shrubs and replant the median with small plants. This will add beauty to the area, slow down cars, and improve public safety. 

10. Add picnic tables at Commodore Sloat Elementary

• Area: Commodore Sloat borders 3 neighborhoods: Balboa Terrace, Ingleside Terrace, and Lakeside
• Category: Children and Seniors, Neighborhood Beautification 
• Allocation: $25,000

We want to add 4 round tables and replace the old wood planks. This will provide more seating spaces for students and neighbors so that they can relax alone or together.

11. Add seating in Sunnyside Elementary garden

• Area: Sunnyside
• Category: Public Safety and Resilience, Children and Seniors
• Allocation: $50,000

We want to add benches and storage around the yard and garden area and remodel the play structure in Sunnyside Elementary. This will make it safer and more inclusive for all children, and increase learning in our dedicated garden space.

12. Create digital literacy courses for children and seniors

• Area: Balboa Terrace HOA
• Category: Public Safety and Resilience, Children and Seniors
• Allocation: $13,200

We want to create speaker series to educate and empower parents and seniors on online and physical safety. Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate challenges.

13. Repair fence at Edgehill Way

• Area: Edgehill (Forest Hill Extension) 
• Category: Public Safety and Resilience, Neighborhood Beautification
• Allocation: $50,000

We want to repair the wrought iron fence at the Edgehill Way overlook. This will improve public safety and enhance the scenic overlook, allowing visitors and residents to enjoy the view. 

14. Upgrade playground at Jefferson Elementary

• Area: Middle Sunset District
• Category: Children and Seniors, Neighborhood Beautification
• Allocation: $50,000

We want to replace the current play structure in Jefferson Elementary’s kindergarten yard. This will create an exciting and safe play environment for all students. It will inspire imagination, motor development, and collaborative play in a natural urban oasis.

15. Renovate Marview Way trail

• Area: Midtown Terrace
• Category: Public Safety and Resilience, Children and Seniors, Vision Zero and Pedestrian Safety, Neighborhood Beautification
• Allocation: $49,000

We want to formalize a trail from Twin Peaks Blvd. to Mt. Sutro, via Marview Way. Some details include:

• Removal of the old asphalt and reroute the path, following contours
• Surfacing the new route with park tread
• Seeding the adjacent thin soils with local native seeds

This will make our neighborhood trail an inviting and accessible spot for hikers, children, seniors, and bicyclists.