Unique SF benefit district sees fruits of its labor - SF Examiner - 4/1/2016
What was once a blighted alley in the Dogpatch neighborhood has been transformed into a public park thanks to a unique approach to creating and preserving public spaces in San Francisco.
The Green Benefit District of the Dogpatch and Potrero Hill neighborhoods, believed to be the first of its kind in the U.S., allows residents to invest directly into parks, streets and other public spaces through an organized effort.
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