EVPA.org

Working to Improve the Quality of Life in the Eureka Valley Neighborhoods of the Castro and Upper Market since 1881

our work

the Eureka Valley Foundation

http://pinktrianglepark.net

working committees of the EVPA

Planning
Transportation
Internal Affairs
Neighborhood Events

past action

2008

EVPA support for the Cafe Conditional Use
EVPA Board support to protect the Castro Theatre marquee

2007

EVPA support for use of the Castro Theatre parking lot for the Frameline Festival pavilion
EVPA support of closing halloween in the Castro for 2007
EVPA request for continuance for the Cafe Conditional Use
EVPA input to the Planning Department for NCD at 20 Review
Hosted Economic Development Round Table

2006

Supported Cafe FLore extended hours

2005

Supported TIC conversion legislation
Supported restriping Castro Street from two traffic lanes to three
Opposed the sale of "surplus property" in the neighborhood to balance the city budget
Supported the installation of the newsracks in the Castro Commercial District

2004

Reaffirmed previous positon that cars should be able to turn onto the freeway from Market at Octavia
Opposed the operation of Bars in the Castro District past 2 AM

2003

Opposed the proposed prohibition of right turns from Market onto the freeway at Octavia

2002

Opposed San Francisco Beautiful/Prop which would Ban new billboards in transit corridors
Supported the opening of Catch Restaurant
Conducted significant construction of pink Triangle Park
Supported closing the JDC toilet on Market Street at night
Supported improvements for 4039 18th (former Hot&Hunky)
Supported the relocation of Superstar Video on Castro Street

2001

Supported Tower Records expansion into the ground space at 2280 Market St
Supported the "March of Light" on Halloween from the Castro to CIvic Center
Supported the installation of a PCS antenna on the firehouse on Sanchez Street
Supported CU for the Patelco Credit Union