Powell Street Promenade in Downtown San Francisco (Photo by Kathleen Corey)
Resources for Public Space Stewardship
This website provides inspiration, practical information, and ready-to-use tools that will support local leaders and community organizations in their public space stewardship efforts.
Event-based Models
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The event-based model centers around programming and activation. The model involves temporary alteration or creation of public spaces Read More ...
Grassroots Community Partnerships
BACKGROUND INFORMATION In some scenarios, groups of residents, business owners, and other local stakeholders have formed grassroots organizations for the Read More ...
Public/Private Partnership
BACKGROUND INFORMATION A public–private partnership is a government service or private business venture which is funded and operated through a Read More ...
Special Assessment Districts
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Like most states, California law allows for the formation of special assessment districts - areas in which property Read More ...
Maintenance and/or Technical Assistance Partnerships
BACKGROUND INFORMATION For many small community organizations, taking on all aspects of public space management can be challenging. Particularly when Read More ...