In the Works - Community Newsletter In the Works May 2017 | Page 25

Alamo Square Park Revival
A $5.3 million renovation of
Alamo Square makes the historic
open space gem in the Western
Addition more environmentally
sustainable, beautiful and
accessible for all users.
The 12.7-acre park offers visitors
an iconic view of the Painted
Ladies, the row of Victorian
houses located across Steiner
Street with downtown San
Francisco in the backdrop.
The park upgrades include a
new water-saving irrigation
system and new drought-
tolerant landscaping. Together,
the changes are expected to cut
water usage by a third or 2.5
million gallons. The makeover
also includes ADA-accessible
pathways and bathrooms.
The Recreation and Park
Department hosted a ribbon-
cutting celebration on May 24
to fete the park’s renewal. Public
Works provided design and
construction services.
The project was funded by voter-
approved parks bonds and a
water conservation grant from
the San Francisco Public Utilities
Commission.
May 2017 - San Francisco Public Works Newsletter