Neighborhood Revitalization

BUILDING VIBRANT COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT SAN FRANCISCO

The City of San Francisco owes much of its global appeal to the unique character of its neighborhood commercial districts. OEWD’s Neighborhood Economic Development Division is responsible for the ongoing support and improvement of the City’s many neighborhood commercial districts. These improvements take many forms, ranging from filling vacant storefronts with locally serving small businesses, to marketing and district promotion activities, beautification projects, graffiti removal and sidewalk cleaning, greening and tree maintenance, and special events such as farmers markets and street festivals. The overall goals of the Division are to support the City’s commitment to cleaner, safer and more vibrant neighborhoods.