Author Archives: Gail Burns

Join us! DHIC Spring Neighbors Gathering ~ June 1

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Gail Burns

Let’s get together & continue to improve our neighborhood! Join hosts Bruce Bowen and John O’Duinn and our special guests Supervisor Rafael Mandelman Dennis Richards, SF Planning Commissioner Engage in dialogue with Supv. Mandelman on District 8 issues, homelessness, conservancy, … Continue reading →

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Get Informed on the Proposed Green Benefit District

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Gail Burns

A special assessment district, the Mission Dolores Green Benefit District, is proposed for our neighborhood and a surrounding area. It would have its own special assessment paid by all property owners in the district (estimated at $150 to $300 per … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Safety Update

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Gail Burns

Thank you to the block safety groups in Dolores Heights and on adjacent streets for their work! We want to alert you to recent trends: Car break-ins especially around Dolores Park on the weekends Organized gangs commit most break-ins and … Continue reading →

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SB 50 Has Been Amended – What Does that Mean for Dolores Heights?

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Gail Burns

SB 50 has been amended. Yet it still overrides San Francisco’s thoughtful planning for density and growth. And it is a top-down, cookie-cutter proposal that benefits real estate developers . It provides significant value to developers through upzoning, by-right building, … Continue reading →

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Green Garden Day Saturday, May 4 at Noe & 20th Streets

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Gail Burns

Our Green Garden Day stairway clean-up takes place on Saturday, May 4 from 9-11 am at Noe & 20th Streets. Heavy lifting and hill climbing are not required. There’ll be coffee provided by Spike’s Coffees & Teas and treats from … Continue reading →

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City of San Francisco Opposes SB 50!

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Gail Burns

Next Step: Contact State Legislators before the State Governance and Finance Committee Hearing on April 24 Send comments by April 17 – or Call until April 24 am Committee members and Contact Info Here On Tuesday, April 9, the San … Continue reading →

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April 6 Green Garden Day CANCELLED!

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Gail Burns
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Would SB 50 Wipe Out Your Neighborhood?

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Gail Burns

SB 50 – the state bill that will wipe out our neighborhoods. It lets developers build MORE – taller luxury apartments – with no review or appeal by SF Planning or by neighbors. This is housing for the wealthy – … Continue reading →

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How SB 50 Could Affect YOU

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Gail Burns

To recap – Senator Scott Weiner‘s SB 50 will destroy both single-family neighborhoods and affordable apartments for up to eight-story luxury housing. This bill will radically transform San Francisco — the diversity of our neighborhoods and our population. It also … Continue reading →

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SB 50 – Neighbors Tell Planning Commission “No”

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Gail Burns

Board of Supervisors to vote on Resolution Dolores Heights neighbors and residents of other San Francisco neighborhoods spoke in opposition to SB 50 at the San Francisco Planning Commission meeting on March 14. The Planning Commission issued an analysis of … Continue reading →

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