Okay so, there's a lot of chatter from City Hall today, but one thing really jumped out at me, and honestly, it's a gut punch for folks in the Tenderloin.
### Another Space At Risk
The Mayor's office put out a release earlier today, Friday, June 12, around noon, saying that the Tenderloin is "at risk of losing yet another public space." This isn't just some abstract concept, fam. The Tenderloin, already hella dense and with not enough green space, especially for kids, really relies on every square foot it can get. Losing a public space there isn't like losing a parking lot in the Marina; it's a huge deal for residents who don't have backyards or easy access to Golden Gate Park. The release didn't specify *which* space, which is frustrating, but the implication is clear: something vital might be gone.
This comes on the heels of other public space debates across the City, whether it's the future of the Castro Theatre or what happens to vacant lots. It always feels like a fight to keep what little breathing room we have in San Francisco.
* **What we know:** Tenderloin public space is threatened. * **When:** City Hall announced this Friday, June 12, at 12:00 PM. * **Why it matters:** The Tenderloin is one of the most underserved neighborhoods in the City when it comes to public amenities.
We’re going to need to watch this closely to see exactly which space is on the chopping block and what the community response will be. Losing more public space in the Tenderloin just compounds the issues already facing that neighborhood. That's the City, fam — fog, hills, and all.
Vivian Leung, MiTL Sports Desk, San Francisco
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