Author Archives: Gail Burns

Leveraging Our Safety Work

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Gail Burns

Dolores Heights block groups have formed the Dolores Heights Neighborhood Partnership (DHNP.) Meeting quarterly, the block captains share information and make plans for more effective neighborhood safety. DHNP leaders along with a representative of SFSafe will be at the DHIC … Continue reading →

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Save the Date! DHIC Fall Festival Saturday, October 13, 2018

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Gail Burns
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Green Garden Day – Saturday, September 1

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Gail Burns

Our next Green Garden Day stairway clean-up takes place on Saturday, September 1 from 9-11am atSanchez & 19th Streets.) Heavy lifting and hill climbing are not required. Therell be coffee provided bySpikes coffeeand treats from theDHIC, garden tools and gloves … Continue reading →

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Dolores Park Ambassadors Help City with Growing Homeless Encampments

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Gail Burns

During the last few weeks of August, neighbors noticed a growing homeless presence at Dolores Park. Folks started to gather on the edge of of the lawn next to Dolores Street, their belongings and tents stacked up on the strip … Continue reading →

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August Green Garden Day a Success!

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Gail Burns

We had an exceptional August Green Garden Day on a beautiful Saturday morning. We had twice the amount of bags and brush piles that we usually have! A good mornings work! 16 Volunteers with a total of 36 hours. 46 … Continue reading →

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Stop State Overreach on Housing

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Gail Burns

Yet again, our state legislators want to impose state control over local housing decisions. SB-828 introduced earlier this year significantly increases the Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) targets for every jurisdiction in California including San Francisco. This comes on the … Continue reading →

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OPPOSE SB 828

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Gail Burns

Send one e-mail to the Chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee with a cc to the Principal Consultant and a blind cc to Susan Kirsch. To Committee Chair: Assemblymember.GonzalezFletcher@assembly.ca.gov Cc Principle Consultant: JenniferSwewnson@assembly.ca.gov Blind cc: Susan@LivableCa.org   Subject: OPPOSE SB … Continue reading →

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Green Garden Day – Saturday, August 4

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Gail Burns

Our next Green Garden Day stairway clean-up takes place on Saturday, August 4 from 9-11 am at the Liberty Triangle (Liberty and Sanchez Streets.) Heavy lifting and hill climbing are not required. There will be coffee provided by Spikes coffee … Continue reading →

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Community Safety Report

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Gail Burns

Concerned about safety in Dolores Heights? Help your block neighbors stay safe by serving as a block safety lead. Its easy and rewarding. For more details, write info@doloresheights.org. The block safety leads meet together quarterly to share info and take … Continue reading →

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Do you know Audrey’s Bench?

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Gail Burns

Nestled among the plants near the southwest corner of Sanchez & 21st Streets is a beautiful sculpted wood bench. Its a great place to enjoy the views from Sanchez hilltop or to catch your breath after ascending the hill on … Continue reading →

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