Last week, Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled the Love Our Neighborhoods Permit Program, a streamlined initiative designed to help San Franciscans beautify their public spaces—think sidewalk gardens, murals, benches, and more—without the usual hurdles.
What This Means for Community Projects
- Faster approvals: Residents can now complete permit applications in under 45 minutes—including for small but impactful projects like planter boxes and little libraries.
- Low-cost or free permits: Depending on the project type, fees are waived or significantly reduced.
- A dedicated point of contact: Each applicant receives personal support through the review and construction stages.
Mayor Lurie emphasized his belief in “unlocking San Franciscans’ neighborhood energy,” letting residents take pride in transforming their surroundings
What Projects Are Covered?
Eligible improvements include:
- Sidewalk gardens
- Planters
- Community seating or benches
- Murals and tiles
- Small lights, signs, or “little libraries” in the public right-of-way.
These neighborhood-scale efforts must respect pedestrian access and visibility rules—but otherwise qualify for swift, low-cost permitting under the new framework.
Why This Aligns So Well with Eden
At Eden, we believe sidewalk gardens are more than an aesthetic upgrade—they’re grassroots climate infrastructure. They:
- Cool neighborhoods
- Capture stormwater
- Provide habitat for pollinators
- Foster public pride and connection
The Love Our Neighborhoods program signals that San Francisco is now actively encouraging these green installations.
Our team will integrate this permitting path for all qualifying sidewalk garden installations—making it easier, faster, and cost-effective for homeowners, renters, or business owners to beautify their curb strips with Eden.
How to Take Advantage
- Brainstorm your public-facing idea—sidewalk garden, planter, little library, mural, or bench.
- Apply online and have your permit submitted in under an hour.
- Install confidently, supported by a dedicated city contact and help from Eden.
No more guesswork. No more long waits. Just a smoother route to greening your block.
Ready to Green Your Street?
We’re ready when you are. Whether you want to plant a pollinator strip, paint a mural, or add a bench next to your sidewalk garden, now is the moment.
Let’s bring nature and beauty together—one curb at a time.
Start your project with Eden → edenstudio.ai