Divisadero Street Neighborhood Marketplace Initiative - Office of ...

Safety And CleanlinessIssues and NeedsThe consensus of the meeting participants was that a cleaner and saferDivisadero Street would contribute to the general safety and well-being ofthe neighborhood, as well as help with business attraction.At the time of the meetings, graffiti, trash, dirty streets and sidewalkswere characteristic of the area. Many streetlights were missing theirbulbs, or they were too high and widely spaced to reach the sidewalksat night. Most merchants do not use outdoor lights on their signage orkeep windows lit at night. Conditions for pedestrians at night neededimprovement.Pedestrian Safety related to traffic and land use is discussed in the TrafficCalming, Streetscape Improvement and Greening Section of this report.Residents asked for more police coverage and foot patrols, feelingthat the current presence was not sufficient for deterrence of rowdy orinappropriate behavior considering a variety of factors on or around thestreet including the density of medical cannabis dispensaries, day-laborerswaiting at the paint store at Oak and Divisadero, and several late-closingrestaurants, bars and the live music club.The table on the next page outlines priority action items.Divisadero Street Neighborhood Marketplace Initiative25