Hayes Promenade
Donations to Hayes Promenade go directly to paying artists and musicians performing on Hayes Street.
Hayes Promenade imagines a Hayes Street for people. Our goal is a permanently pedestrianized Hayes Street.
At the start of the pandemic, our neighborhood came together to make Hayes Street car-free on Friday evenings and weekends. This experiment opened up new space for people and businesses to congregate safely. It’s time to imagine something even better, and more permanent.
Cities worldwide are prioritizing people, pedestrian safety, and sustainability. Barcelona’s superblocks, Paris’ low-traffic zones, and Copenhagen’s vast bike network should inspire us all to demand more here in San Francisco. We have a golden opportunity to re-envision the role of our streets. Hayes Street is not just a thoroughfare but a vibrant stretch of community space. A pedestrianized Hayes Street would provide a beautiful avenue for sitting, eating, and walking. It would foster a community-centric atmosphere where people, especially families, the elderly, and children can play and bike freely.
Hayes Promenade is a member of the San Francisco Public Space Collective, fiscally sponsored by Contina Impact.
