The closure of Elm Street creates a safe outdoor space for Tenderloin Community Elementary School students, allowing for play and creativity. The Tenderloin neighborhood has the highest density of children in San Francisco but suffers from limited open space opportunities. Advocacy is ongoing to make the alley closure permanent, extending hours for the benefit of all community members. The Planning Department supports this change as a way to foster child-friendly environments throughout San Francisco and improve community well-being.
The closure of Elm Street to cars allows Tenderloin Community Elementary students to play and engage in creative activities, transforming it into a safe and welcoming space.
Tenderloin has the highest density of kids in San Francisco but significantly lacks open space, with residents having only about one yoga mat's worth of park area.
Advocates for the Tenderloin neighborhood aim to make the street closure permanent, expanding its hours to offer more playtime for children and community members.
The city’s Planning Department sees the Elm Street closure as a potential model for creating child-friendly spaces throughout San Francisco, fostering community engagement.
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