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Adopt a Corner
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Claim a block. Make it yours.
The Adopt a Corner program lets any resident or group claim a street corner on the Mid-Market corridor. Show up Saturdays at noon, bring your crew, and build something the neighborhood wants to stop at.
What you're committing to
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Show up Saturdays at noonBring your crew every week and keep the corner active and welcoming.
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Keep it clean and safeThe corner is yours — its condition reflects on the whole program.
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Document the first 30 daysSubmit 3+ photos of your setup to The Pulse and the Mid-Market Foundation within 30 days of submission.
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File required permits within 30 daysPermanent structures, public art, and group gatherings each need city permits. We'll send you the right forms.
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Be a good neighborEngage the block, respect businesses, and leave the space better than you found it.
What you receive
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$50/month maintenance allowanceCity-backed grant paid monthly once your corner is approved.
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BLICK Art Materials starter kitUV paint, chalk sets, or garden tools — your choice based on corner theme.
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Streamlined permit processingThe Mid-Market Foundation coordinates with SF DPW on your behalf.
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Listed on The PulseYour corner gets its own card, QR code, and map pin on this dashboard.
This is a preliminary application. Once submitted, it goes to Civic Center and the Mid-Market Foundation. You'll have 30 days to activate your corner, submit photos, and file permits before final review.
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Drop files here or tap to browse Images or PDF — up to 10 files
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Submitted to Civic Center
Your preliminary application is on its way to the Mid-Market Foundation and SF Civic Center.
What happens next
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Application received
Your preliminary application is with the Mid-Market Foundation and SF Civic Center. Check your email for confirmation.
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Activate your corner
Set up your space, get your crew out on a Saturday, and start documenting. You need at least 3 photos showing the corner active and in use.
30-day window from today
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File your permits
The Foundation will email you the specific permit forms for your corner type. File with SF DPW within the 30-day window — they'll coordinate on your behalf.
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City review
Once your photos and permits are filed, SF City Planning reviews your activation. Typical turnaround is 5–10 business days.
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Approval — you're official
Your corner goes live on The Pulse with its own card and QR code. Your $50/month allowance begins, and your BLICK starter kit ships within 5 business days.