Treat Plaza North
Transforming a contested sewer construction site into a community green space in San Francisco's Mission District
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📍 Location
Address: 16th Street and Harrison Street at Treat Avenue North
Neighborhood: Mission District, San Francisco
Transit: Near 16th Street BART Station
🌱 Project Overview
Treat Plaza North represents a unique opportunity to transform a site of infrastructure controversy into a community asset. Over the past two years, extensive community outreach has demonstrated overwhelming neighborhood support for transforming this underutilized space into a green infrastructure asset that integrates with the SFPUC's Folsom Area Stormwater Improvement Plan. Through dozens of community events, workshops, and door-to-door conversations, residents have consistently expressed enthusiasm for creating permeable green space that manages stormwater while providing much-needed community gathering space.
🤝 Supporters & Advocates
Lead Advocates: Green SF Now, Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter, Greening Projects
Design Partners: RHAA (landscape architects), Sustainable Civil Engineering
Community Partners: Evolved SF, Treat Past Present Future Artists
Neighborhood Support: Shotwell Neighbors Facebook Group, Mission District residents and local businesses
💰 Potential Funding Sources
City Programs: Community Challenge Grant
State Funding: California Urban Greening Program
Federal: EPA Environmental Justice Grants
Private: Local business sponsorships, community fundraising
🗺️ Site Location Map
Exact Location: 16th Street and Harrison Street at Treat Avenue North
Current Status: Underutilized space with stormwater infrastructure needs
Opportunity: Transform into green infrastructure that manages stormwater runoff while creating community space
Interactive map showing Treat Plaza North location and surrounding Northern Mission green space opportunities. This detailed view helps residents and decision-makers understand the project's potential impact and integration with SFPUC stormwater planning.
🎯 Project Goals
- Stormwater Management: Install bioswales and permeable surfaces to reduce runoff
- Community Space: Create a gathering place for neighborhood events and activities
- Urban Heat Reduction: Add trees and vegetation to cool the urban environment
- Air Quality: Improve local air quality through increased vegetation
- Safe Streets: Implement traffic calming measures and improved pedestrian safety
- Biodiversity: Introduce native plants to support local wildlife
📈 Current Status
Phase: Community Engagement & Advocacy
Next Steps: Secure inclusion in SFPUC's Folsom Area Stormwater Improvement Plan, finalize design integration
Timeline: Critical timing as SFPUC moves forward with stormwater planning
Recent Activity: Ongoing community outreach, door-to-door conversations, and advocacy letter campaigns
Key Milestone: Professional landscape architecture concepts completed by greeningprojects.org team