by Peter Stevens
My theory of neighborhood investment includes both capital improvements and social vibrancy initiatives. We want to create beautiful spaces and opportunities for people to enjoy those spaces.
Capital improvement update: It is undeniable that Telegraph Hill has beautiful gardens and greenery. We all can be proud of our community gardens on the Vallejo or Filbert Steps, among others. This did not happen by accident. It takes continued community investment and involvement. For those who do not know, Telegraph Hill Dwellers partnered with Friends of the Urban Forest to plant a series of trees around our District. Our largest expense this quarter is the payment for the first 17 of these trees. We are committed to ongoing investment in tree planting and neighborhood beautification.
Social vibrancy update: I’m a big believer in investing in fun! Our other big event this quarter is the Telegraph Hill Dwellers’ 70th Anniversary Party. I am writing this before the event, so I hope it goes well. We wanted this to be a celebration of all things Telegraph Hill and North Beach. Catering will be done by Tony’s Pizza, Caffe Trieste, Savoy Tivoli, and Victoria Pastry. The event itself is on the lawn of our most cherished monument, Coit Tower.
Now we look toward 2025, and all the work we would like to get done. If you are interested in working on fundraising, please let me know by emailing me at peter.stevens@thd.org.