San Francisco Planning Department

Join us for the Yosemite Slough Neighborhood Walking Tour this Saturday, March 29, from 1–3 PM! ????♀??? Help us get the Bayview ready for rising tides! ??? Last Saturday was the first Walking Tour where more than 30 participants were joined by SF Planning, California State Parks, California State Parks Foundation, and community leaders to learn about sea level rise adaptation at Yosemite Slough, and previous shoreline restoration efforts and neighborhood planning.? Join us for the second Walking Tour this Saturday!? Help shape the Yosemite Slough Neighborhood Adaptation Plan! ?? RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g3QRBE2E Credit: SF Planning | Aurion Wiley-Green #Bayview #HuntersPoint #BVHP #ClimateAction #YosemiteSlough #RisingTides #CommunityPlanning #AdaptationPlanning #ResilientFuture?

?? Spread the Word! Help Us Get the Bayview for Rising Tides! ?? Sea level rise and flooding are threatening the Bayview. The Planning Department is collaborating with the community through the Yosemite Slough Neighborhood Adaptation Plan to plan solutions to protect Bayview residents, businesses, and open spaces from sea level rise. Watch this short video to learn about the history of Yosemite Slough and the vision for a more climate-resilient Bayview. https://lnkd.in/gpTXqfkR ?? Help us spread the word by sharing this video! Let’s come together to build an adaptation plan that reflects the community’s needs and ensures the Bayview stays strong for generations to come. ???? ?? Learn more and get involved: https://lnkd.in/g7w_P5z6 #Bayview #BVHP #ClimateAction #YosemiteSlough #RisingTides #CommunityPlanning #AdaptationPlanning #ResilientFuture

We had an inspiring time celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with a panel featuring local Black artists in San Francisco! ????? Huge thanks to the San Francisco Arts Commission for moderating, and to Lava Thomas, Malik Seneferu, and Mansur Nurullah for sharing their perspectives and honoring Black icons and history through their work. ?

Gong Hay Fat Choy! ?? Happy Lunar New Year from our team! As we gear up for the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade this weekend, our staff and Planning Commission President Lydia So shared their favorite Lunar New Year traditions, highlighted by an exciting lion dance performance from LionDanceME! Entering the Year of the Snake??, we’re inspired by the themes of renewal and transformation—values that align perfectly with our commitment to meet community needs and guide the future of our city. Wishing everyone good health, prosperity, and joy in the year ahead! ????

IT’S TIMEEEE!!! ????? Our 2025 Summer Internship Application SZN is officially here! We have 15 amazing spots for the next generation of city shapers and visionaries. ?? Are you ready to turn your passion for housing, transit, preservation, design, and community engagement into action? Apply by January 31, 2025, and help us be a part of shaping the future of San Francisco! ??? ?? Visit sfplanning.org/internships for more info on our positions and how to apply!

And just like that, six weeks went by so quickly! This summer, we successfully hosted two internship programs: #B2SF through the San Francisco Human Rights Commission (HRC) and Opportunities For All in San Francisco, and our SF Young Planners through HRC, Opportunities For All in San Francisco, JCYC YouthWorks, and Enterprise for Youth. Thank you to our interagency departmental partners, guest lecturers, and industry leaders for helping us create an amazing summer program for both groups, giving them a glimpse into SF and the #cityplanning #urbandesign #communityengagement field.