Mayor Edwin M. Lee, city officials, community groups, neighbors and residents of the Bayview community came together to celebrate the completion of the 1700 Block (Phelps and Newhall) of Newcomb Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project; which was transformed into one of the most sustainable streets in the City.

 
"The Newcomb Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project created one of the greenest streets in San Francisco, representing our common unified desire to improve our communities and transform our neighborhoods," said Mayor Lee. "The Newcomb project leverages innovation to create a public space that minimizes environmental impact and is inclusive of the needs of the residents to help create a safer and more sustainable neighborhood." Read more.

Today Mayor Edwin M. Lee joined with executives from the America’s Cup Event Authority to announce details of the Project Agreement for the 34thAmerica’s Cup to be held in San Francisco in 2013.

"This agreement represents an unprecedented investment into our waterfront, generating thousands of jobs and allowing for a major international sporting event to be held in our Bay's natural amphitheater," said Mayor Lee. "The agreement also accelerates key infrastructure improvements such as the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal and protects open water views from Rincon Park for the public." Read more.

Mayor Edwin M. Lee today highlighted the expansion of the Great Streets Program during a tour of the Cesar Chavez Sewer and Streetcape Improvement project. The Great Streets Program was established to implement comprehensive public realm improvements in neighborhoods citywide and demonstrates best practices in planning and design by incorporating the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, people with disabilities, motorists, and transit riders.

“Infrastructure improvements are vital to the modernization and economic growth of our world class City,” said Mayor Lee. “When we invest in infrastructure like our streets and sidewalks, we are putting people back to work, building strong neighborhoods and transforming our environment.” Read more.

Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced that San Francisco greenhouse gas emissions are nearly 12 percent below 1990 levels and have exceeded emission reduction goals set by both the United Nations and the State even as the population has grown.

“I thank former Mayor Gavin Newsom for beginning our City’s innovative and aggressive climate change policies that have boosted our local economy and advanced our City’s environmental goals to reduce green house gas emissions,” said Mayor Lee. “San Francisco is leading the way toward a future of green jobs and a growing green economy built on renewable energy for a cleaner and healthier environment.” Read more.

Clinton Climate Initiative Assists San Francisco in Developing GreenFinanceSF-Commercial

Today Mayor Edwin M. Lee and the San Francisco Department of the Environment (DOE) launched the groundbreaking GreenFinanceSF-Commercial program to help San Francisco businesses green their buildings, cut down on carbon emissions, save energy and create jobs in San Francisco.

The program is a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program which gives commercial property owners access to new forms of financing for the installation of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation improvements. The program directly addresses the main barriers to the implementation of energy efficiency improvements in commercial buildings – financing. Read more.