In collaboration with local organizations and public agencies, SF Parks Alliance is revamping efforts around the Blue Greenway: an initiative that will elevate and connect 13 miles worth of waterfront parks and public spaces along San Francisco’s southeast waterfront, from Oracle Park south to Candlestick Point.
Contact
MayaR@sfparksalliance.org
Blue Greenway
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The Vision
The Blue Greenway and its network of parks, trails, and open spaces will connect neighbors to their waterfront and serve as a catalyst for community building, employment opportunities, and economic vitality by providing active transportation routes between SF’s eastern neighborhoods and the employment centers of Mission Bay and downtown.
The Process
SF Parks Alliance, in collaboration with local organizations, public agencies, and neighbors, is revamping efforts to turn the vision for the Blue Greenway into a reality. Through bringing together diverse stakeholders, we aim to transform formerly unusable land parcels into areas for community enjoyment, active recreation, and economic activity.
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The Environmental Impact
This initiative involves the clean-up of toxic contaminants left behind by former maritime industries, reforming unusable waterfront parcels into open spaces for active transportation and recreation. As of 2023, the Blue Greenway’s northern portion has undergone many such renovations, significantly improving the shoreline’s environmental resilience and waterfront access for nearby communities.