Wiggle Plaza
This project extends Duboce Park eastward, creating an accessible space for all ages and abilities while managing stormwater runoff from both Duboce Park and Buena Vista Park
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📍 Location
Address: Steiner Street between Duboce Avenue and Waller Street
Neighborhood: Castro/Duboce Triangle, San Francisco
Transit: Near Castro Street Muni Station, part of the Wiggle bike route
🌱 Project Overview
Wiggle Plaza extends Duboce Park eastward, creating an accessible space for all ages and abilities while managing stormwater runoff from both Duboce Park and Buena Vista Park. This project transforms a critical section of the Wiggle bike route into a model of deep greening and permeable surface infrastructure.
🤝 Supporters & Advocates
Lead Advocates: Doug Thorogood, Green SF Now, Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter
Government Support: Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, Supervisor Mahmood
Community Partners: SF Travel Association, local merchants, schools, and churches
Contact: Doug Thorogood (415) 269-8458
💰 Potential Funding Sources
City Programs: SFMTA Biking and Rolling Plan funding
State Funding: California Urban Greening Program
Federal: EPA Environmental Justice Grants
Private: SF Travel Association partnership, local business sponsorships
🗺️ Site Location Map
Location: Steiner Street between Duboce Avenue and Waller Street
Connection: Extends Duboce Park eastward along the Wiggle bike route
Interactive map showing Wiggle Plaza location within the broader Green SF Now priority greening projects context, highlighting its connection to Duboce Park and the Wiggle bike route.
🎯 Why This Location is Ideal
- Stormwater Management: Captures rainwater flowing down from Buena Vista Park and Duboce Park, reducing strain on the sewer system
- Equity & Access: Serves hundreds of elderly, disabled, minority, LGBTQ+, and low-income neighbors in nearby Bridge Buildings
- Active Transportation: Critical leg of the Wiggle bike route used by families and commuters daily
- Tourism & Economy: Part of proposed SF Café District with tree-lined streets and Victorian architecture
- Education: Adjacent to St. Francis Day School and McKinnely Elementary - perfect for children learning to bike
🏛️ Government & Policy Support
SFMTA Study: Supervisor Mandelman is currently funding a study as part of SFMTA's Biking and Rolling Plan to make Steiner between Duboce and Waller a Slow Street
District Support: Both Supervisor Mandelman and Supervisor Mahmood have expressed support
Alignment: Project aligns with citywide transportation and environmental goals
🎉 Community Support
The project has received widespread community support demonstrated through:
- Annual Wiggle Fest block party spanning from Duboce to Waller
- Signatures and letters from local merchants
- Inspirational quotes from community members
- Support from local schools, churches, and neighbors
- Partnership with SF Travel Association
Learn More: www.slowsteiner.com
📈 Current Status
Phase: Planning & Government Study Phase
Next Steps: Complete SFMTA Slow Street study, secure funding, finalize design
Timeline: Construction anticipated 2025-2026
Recent Activity: SFMTA study in progress, ongoing community engagement through Wiggle Fest
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