A new development in the Castro is the opening of the 17th Street Plaza. The city of San Francisco has closed off to vehicular traffic a portion of 17th Street near the heart of the Castro District to create a pedestrian plaza and space for outdoor meeting and dining. Here you will find information about the newly formed area located at 17th and Castro Street.
Streetfilms: SF Carves a Park from the Midst of Its Pavement Watch a video and read an article by Matthew Roth at Streetsblog San Francisco.
Pedestrian Plaza for 17th St. at Castro-Market New plazas are part of both the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District’s "Neighborhood Beautification and Safety Plan", and the Upper Market Community Design Plan led by our District 8 S.F. Supervisor Bevan Dufty and developed by the City’s Planning Department. Both studies call for more public spaces to make the area more attractive and welcoming for pedestrians while respecting the needs for good vehicle traffic flow and parking. Creation of a pedestrian plaza at 17th Street and Castro/Market Streets ranked high in the recommendations from both studies. It has since received widespread endorsement from area residents and businesses.
