Press Releases

For immediate release: Dec. 30, 2024

Contact: Rachel Gordon, San Francisco Public Works, rachel.gordon@sfdpw.org

JULIA LAUE NAMED SAN FRANCISCO’S NEW CITY ARCHITECT

Laue is the first woman to hold the title since the role was established in 1907

SAN FRANCISCO — Public Works Director Carla Short has named Julia Laue as San Francisco’s new City Architect.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  

DATE: 12/26/24
Contact: joseph.piasecki@sfgov.org

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Sustainable Seasons Greetings! 

Christmas Tree-cycling Returns to San Francisco Next Week

For immediate release June 14, 2024 

Contact: Rachel Gordon, San Francisco Public Works, rachel.gordon@sfdpw.org 

ANNUAL OCEAN BEACH SAND RELOCATION PROJECT STARTS MONDAY, JUNE 17 

The operation strives to reduce recurring sand buildup on the Great Highway 

For Immediate Release: March 9, 2024
Contact: Rachel Gordon, San Francisco Public Works, rachel.gordon@sfdpw.org
 

PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT
 

SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC WORKS CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY 2024 BY PLANTING 100 NEW STREETS TREES AND HOSTING FAMILY-FUN FAIR 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 

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SAN FRANCISCO HIGHLIGHTS STREET CLEANING AND PUBLIC SAFETY INITIATIVES IN CHINATOWN TO ENSURE SAFE LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS 

The City also launched special holiday programming to support local merchants in the neighborhood 

For immediate release: Nov. 9, 2023

Contact: Rachel Gordon, San Francisco Public Works, rachel.gordon@sfdpw.org

SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC WORKS OPENS THE CITY’S FIRST STREET TREE NURSERY

The initiative focuses on expansion of the City’s urban forest, climate protection and workforce development to benefit underserved communities

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