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.
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.
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.
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 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.
District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey will be hosting a Public Safety Town Hall at 1127 Market St San Francisco, CA 94103 on Monday, September 18th from 6-8 PM.
District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and City Attorney David Chiu will be in attendance to discuss updates and answer questions in regard to the injunction currently against the City and County of San Francisco. Captain Luke Martin of SFPD will also be in attendance along with representatives from the Department of Public Works and the Department of Emergency to provide updates and answer questions from the audience.
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.
In the ten years of the YBCBD’s existence, the organization has accomplished a great deal. Not only does the YBCBD provide services to keep the district cleaner and safer, but are also hard at work making Yerba Buena a beautiful place to eat, see incredible art, shop, and live. Below are some of the YBCBD Press Releases to promote our accomplishments in the district.
Bigbelly “Smart” Trash Cans in Yerba Buena
New Restaurants in Yerba Buena
View All Press ReleasesThe following are current construction updates, street changes, & city projects underway in the Yerba Buena community.
Maintaining the health of the YBCBD staff and teams that provide our services is a top priority and we have altered some of our services.
Updates & Information