Stop DPW Construction in Upper Haight this Summer or Reimburse Merchants for Resulting Lost Revenue
Dear Haight Street Merchants & Residents:
After years of repeat construction along Haight Street (Upper and Lower) which has continually blocked traffic and harmed the health and well-being of our merchants and beloved neighborhood businesses, the San Francisco Department of Public Works (DPW) has again approved another large, disruptive construction project on Haight between Ashbury and Masonic, set to begin next week (March 13). This work is guaranteed to block and slow traffic, limit parking and negatively impact our vibrant Upper Haight merchant corridor.
DPW originally promised to halt *all* construction projects on Haight this year, in light of the 50th Summer of Love Anniversary events which are already planned and underway. They have repeatedly gone back on that promise and now intend to move forward with this project, centered in the heart of our community.
These coming months are absolutely vital to the survival of our Upper Haight storefronts. Spring and especially summer are historically our neighborhood’s busiest times, due both to better weather and increased tourism.
In addition, here is just a partial list of events we have planned and invested in for Summer of Love 2017 and which are centered directly around the proposed construction site:
March 24: Love Parade
March 28: European Media visit in conjunction with SF Travel
April 14: Hearts and Lights Festival
April 20: 4/20 Celebration in GG Park
May 3: Flowers in Your Hair Anniversary Block Party with SF Travel
THIS CONSTRUCTION MUST BE STOPPED and every single day counts, particularly after a slow, rainy start to 2017. ALL of our local merchants need to get involved and join together to save our businesses, our community, and our Summer of Love celebrations!
In addition, should DPW refuse to halt construction, we demand full reimbursement for lost revenue every day throughout the duration of their project.
The City is taking revenue out of our pockets with constant, unnecessary construction. As hardworking small business owners and valued contributors to our community, we deserve to be heard and insist on receiving adequate compensation for all lost revenue which will surely be the result of DPW's proposed plan.
If you agree, please sign this petition. Help us stop this negatively impactful construction which threatens to undermine all of our hard work and community efforts - indeed, our very livelihoods as local merchants. We are requesting an appeal process ASAP and this petition will be a crucial part of that.
WE CANNOT DO IT WITHOUT YOU.
Thank you!
Updates
March 10, 2017
I spent the morning walking down Haight Street and the anxiety among our shop owners is palpable as they watch the crews prepare to move in. We are currently coordinating with a few local representatives to demand accountability for these broken promises before the drills start ringing. Your stories about how these closures hit your own livelihoods are exactly what I am bringing to these meetings.
March 10, 2017
Seeing this level of backing confirms that our neighborhood is fed up with broken promises from the city. These local businesses are the heartbeat of Haight Street and they deserve to survive this construction. We are finally getting the attention we need to fight for our livelihoods.
31 Comments
If DPW had not hired an inadequate subcontractor that spent months doing it incorrectly, whereby it had to start all over with a new contractor, you wouldn't be needing to tear us up again this Summer. We are united on Haight St to see that we are treated fairly. We haven't even begun with the gas lines and evacuations this last year for bad work. Do the right thing this Summer and help keep us all in business
It seems as if the city is purposely sabotaging Haight Street. First they kill our concert that would have drawn thousands of tourists to the Haight. Now construction in the Spring when merchants need revenue after the slowest February in 40 years. This is unexceptionable
Seriously? What now and why can't this be better coordinated? The construction and lack of resulting parking this winter already impedes shopping at haight street market and my favorite coffee shop. Most of the time not even workers onsite. Awful!!!!
I'm sure that the powers that be would not be doing something this crass to the business owners in Pacific Heights!
Loved To Death and LTD also demand that the city keep the agreement we worked in meeting for almost a year. You can't go back on your word to the Upper Haight Merchants and expect us to expect reimbursement for lost wages. Remember, you made an agreement and we then made plans around it. We have monthly in shop events that are centered around the Summer of Love scheduled as well. We ask the city to please honor its agreement made with Haight Street Merchants, in writing.
I am a frequent visitor to Haight Street and I am very upset that this construction is interfering with the anniversary of the anniversary of the Summer of Love.
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Stop DPW Construction in Upper Haight this Summer or Reimburse Merchants for Resulting Lost Revenue
Dear Haight Street Merchants & Residents:
After years of repeat construction along Haight Street (Upper and Lower) which has continually blocked traffic and harmed the health and well-being of our merchants and beloved neighborhood businesses, the San Francisco Department of Public Works (DPW) has again approved another large, disruptive construction project on Haight between Ashbury and Masonic, set to begin next week (March 13). This work is guaranteed to block and slow traffic, limit parking and negatively impact our vibrant Upper Haight merchant corridor.
DPW originally promised to halt *all* construction projects on Haight this year, in light of the 50th Summer of Love Anniversary events which are already planned and underway. They have repeatedly gone back on that promise and now intend to move forward with this project, centered in the heart of our community.
These coming months are absolutely vital to the survival of our Upper Haight storefronts. Spring and especially summer are historically our neighborhood’s busiest times, due both to better weather and increased tourism.
In addition, here is just a partial list of events we have planned and invested in for Summer of Love 2017 and which are centered directly around the proposed construction site:
March 24: Love Parade
March 28: European Media visit in conjunction with SF Travel
April 14: Hearts and Lights Festival
April 20: 4/20 Celebration in GG Park
May 3: Flowers in Your Hair Anniversary Block Party with SF Travel
THIS CONSTRUCTION MUST BE STOPPED and every single day counts, particularly after a slow, rainy start to 2017. ALL of our local merchants need to get involved and join together to save our businesses, our community, and our Summer of Love celebrations!
In addition, should DPW refuse to halt construction, we demand full reimbursement for lost revenue every day throughout the duration of their project.
The City is taking revenue out of our pockets with constant, unnecessary construction. As hardworking small business owners and valued contributors to our community, we deserve to be heard and insist on receiving adequate compensation for all lost revenue which will surely be the result of DPW's proposed plan.
If you agree, please sign this petition. Help us stop this negatively impactful construction which threatens to undermine all of our hard work and community efforts - indeed, our very livelihoods as local merchants. We are requesting an appeal process ASAP and this petition will be a crucial part of that.
WE CANNOT DO IT WITHOUT YOU.
Thank you!
Updates
March 10, 2017
I spent the morning walking down Haight Street and the anxiety among our shop owners is palpable as they watch the crews prepare to move in. We are currently coordinating with a few local representatives to demand accountability for these broken promises before the drills start ringing. Your stories about how these closures hit your own livelihoods are exactly what I am bringing to these meetings.
March 10, 2017
Seeing this level of backing confirms that our neighborhood is fed up with broken promises from the city. These local businesses are the heartbeat of Haight Street and they deserve to survive this construction. We are finally getting the attention we need to fight for our livelihoods.
31 Comments
As a retail consultant for over 30 years I know the struggles Haight St merchants have been facing. The Summer of Love is a unique opportunity to celebrate this community and give merchants the chance to thrive. It is also an important time in this City's legacy. Do the right thing. Allison Boswell, Reedy Consulting & Analysis
If DPW had not hired an inadequate subcontractor that spent months doing it incorrectly, whereby it had to start all over with a new contractor, you wouldn't be needing to tear us up again this Summer. We are united on Haight St to see that we are treated fairly. We haven't even begun with the gas lines and evacuations this last year for bad work. Do the right thing this Summer and help keep us all in business
It seems as if the city is purposely sabotaging Haight Street. First they kill our concert that would have drawn thousands of tourists to the Haight. Now construction in the Spring when merchants need revenue after the slowest February in 40 years. This is unexceptionable
Seriously? What now and why can't this be better coordinated? The construction and lack of resulting parking this winter already impedes shopping at haight street market and my favorite coffee shop. Most of the time not even workers onsite. Awful!!!!
I'm sure that the powers that be would not be doing something this crass to the business owners in Pacific Heights!
Loved To Death and LTD also demand that the city keep the agreement we worked in meeting for almost a year. You can't go back on your word to the Upper Haight Merchants and expect us to expect reimbursement for lost wages. Remember, you made an agreement and we then made plans around it. We have monthly in shop events that are centered around the Summer of Love scheduled as well. We ask the city to please honor its agreement made with Haight Street Merchants, in writing.
I am a frequent visitor to Haight Street and I am very upset that this construction is interfering with the anniversary of the anniversary of the Summer of Love.
Happy to help
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As a retail consultant for over 30 years I know the struggles Haight St merchants have been facing. The Summer of Love is a unique opportunity to celebrate this community and give merchants the chance to thrive. It is also an important time in this City's legacy. Do the right thing. Allison Boswell, Reedy Consulting & Analysis