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Do you live, work, or own a business or property in Yerba Buena? Would you like to be a part of making your community better and don’t have time to run for Mayor? Well, here’s something you can do that will have a direct impact on the neighborhood and you get to meet some great people. We are now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Board seats typically run for 3 years and there are conditions to join (such as living, working, or owning property in the district) so if you’re interested in a Board position or want to join a committee to see if it’s a good fit, let us know.

The Yerba Buena Partnership is seeking proposals from qualified consultants, design or urban planning firms, or placemaking firms to create a comprehensive Moscone Center Pedestrian Corridor Plan. Details can be found in the Request for Proposals.

Each year the YBCBD gives out awards at our Annual Board Meeting in January where we celebrate those who have offered the community special services, projects, or activations that help Yerba Buena. This year, we are proud to present three awards. You can hear them speak to their work and accomplishments by clicking below and watching their videos.

The Yerba Buena Community Benefit District (YBCBD) is pleased to issue the Community Benefit Fund Guidelines and Application.

Three types of grants are offered to nonprofits and resident organizations that seek to improve the quality of life in the Yerba Buena Neighborhood through the YBCBD Community Benefit Fund – full grants of up to $25,000, and event sponsorships or mini-grants of up to $5,000.  If you’re interested in applying, please carefully review the Fund Guidelines, Full Grant Proposal Application, and Mini-Grants/Event Sponsorship Application for further details. 

Join us for an exciting event at the Dawn Club at 10 Annie St! It’s time to celebrate our achievements at the YBCBD Annual Board Meeting and Excellence Awards. We’ll be honoring those who have, and continue to, make our neighborhood excellent. This in-person event promises to be a night filled with recognition, networking, and celebration. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and applaud the outstanding achievements of our community. Mark your calendars and get ready to be inspired!

The YBCBD, in partnership with the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy, and the Office of Economic Workforce Development, are producing a monthly Yerba Buena Art & Makers Market in the Yerba Buena Gardens on the first Sunday of the month beginning in April. We’ll have booths filled with prints, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and all sorts of handcrafted works by local artists.

As the Yerba Buena Neighborhood prepares for what is going to be one of the largest and most watched events in San Francisco from November 11th to the 17th, the City is preparing to support the tens of thousands of visitors that will be arriving. For that, they want to know everything that is going on especially in our part of town! 

Hidden stories, surprises, and live performances abound in a FREE 90-minute walking tour in downtown San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Neighborhood. Local history, activism, music, and pirating are brought to life as actors portray the larger-than-life historical figures that gave this city its quirky and unique reputation. Brought to you by the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District.

Join us for a fun-filled gathering at the YBCBD Office tucked away in the Children’s Creativity Museum complex. This in-person event is all about building connections and fostering a sense of community. Kenneth Bukowski of the Moscone Convention Center and SFPD Southern Station Captain, Luke Martin will be there to inform us on the latest regarding the APEC Conference. We’ll also share other information about the neighborhood and have some light snacks and beverages.

The Yerba Buena Community Benefit District is seeking help to tell the story of the Yerba Buena neighborhood.
 
As San Francisco emerges from the pandemic and continues to find new ways to identify itself, so too is the Yerba Buena neighborhood. Because we’re the hub of museums with a strong backbone of Filipino heritage, centered around the bustling core of the Yerba Buena Gardens and the Moscone Convention Center, imagination and culture are our guiding lights. We’re seeking bold new ideas to create a story to radiate all we have to offer.