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Powell Street Improvement Project
In 2023, Mayor Breed and Board of Supervisors President Peskin announced $4 million in funding for the Powell Street Improvement Project. The City asked the Union Square Alliance to lead the initial design phases of the project. On June 10, 2024, the Union Square Alliance, in partnership with the City of San Francisco unveiled a new design proposal and robust vision for Powell Street that would allow it to retain its status as the pre-eminent gateway to Union Square, Downtown and all of San Francisco.
The design, led by San Francisco-based firms Field Operations and SITELAB Urban Studio, reimagines a three-block stretch of Powell Street with practical and aesthetic upgrades to welcome residents and visitors, offer a more enjoyable transit experience and spur economic development in the area. The proposal celebrates and centers the iconic cable cars as well as Powell’s beautiful historic architecture.
Project Updates:
As of fall 2025, the project is moving forward full speed ahead. The Prop B general obligation bond, passed by the voters in November of last year, is providing $22 million toward the project, on top of $4 million in other available City funding. The Alliance and the City are working together to identify the remaining dollars needed to fully fund the project.
The project has entered the next phase of design and new design renderings have been released. In September, the San Francisco Arts Commission approved the design. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026, with a ribbon-cutting planned for late 2027. We thank Mayor Daniel Lurie for his leadership in prioritizing improvements for Powell Street and his support in securing funding for the project.