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Public Works highlights Potrero Gateway completion; public urges tree removal and native planting for wildfire safety
Summary
Director Carla Short announced the completed Potrero Gateway streetscape and the Real People, Real Work campaign. Public commenter Denise Louie asked about native plant sourcing and pressed the bureau for a report on dangerous eucalyptus in Glen Canyon Park and fuel reduction measures to lower wildfire risk.
Public Works Director Carla Short told the San Francisco Public Works Commission on April 10 that the Potrero Gateway streetscape project has been completed and will soon have a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Short described the roughly $2.6 million streetscape under Highway 101 on 17th Street and nearby blocks, listing widened sidewalks, corner bulb-outs, protected bike lanes with concrete dividers, perimeter metal picket fencing, new lighting, native plantings and four public-art sculptures titled Metamorphosis by artist team Future Forms.
Short also updated the…
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