From cleaning up your neighborhood to tiling staircases, get a quick start on projects that will make your community space more welcoming, accessible and beautiful.

Have you been wanting to make a change in your neighborhood but aren’t sure where to begin? Starting public space projects in the City can be intimidating, so we asked our team of experts to share step-by-step guidance on how to enact some of the most popular projects in the City!

Mural

Improve the appearance and experience of your public space for your community by creating a mural

Hands mural

Tile/Painted Staircase

Enhance the beauty and charm of your local area by tiling a staircase

Greening

Take care of your neighborhood and beautify your shared spaces by adding trees, potted plants or a garden bed to your sidewalk

Laguna Honda trail maintenance

Trail Clearing & Maintenance

Mobilize your neighbors, or join an existing group, to clean up and clear out your local area.

Playgrounds

Renovating a playground is an impactful and long-term project. Successfully renovating a playground can transform a formerly neglected public space, allowing local families and children to thrive.

Kids on playground slide

Street Lighting

Introduce string lighting along buildings, trees and light poles to promote safety and beautify your block.

Report Maintenance or Safety

Contact 311 to report sidewalk repairs, maintenance issues, and other non-emergency incidents.

Additional Public Space Support

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