Press Releases
Miracle Messages and Union Square BID to launch “Miracle Friends” First-of-its-kind Phone-Based “buddy system” designed to re-united people experiencing homelessness with support network
Even E.T. could phone home with the help of his buddy Elliot. But, what if you had no home to phone? What if you had no buddy?
Seasonal Events Take Creative, Virtual Turn but Traditions Continue in Union Square
If ever there was a time to make the Season Bright – brighter than the year that has been – that time is now.
Union Square Safe Shopping
Kicking off San Francisco’s “Safe Shopper” campaign for the 2020 Holiday Season, this event will introduce the San Francisco Police Department’s newly created Community Ambassador program.
USBID Launches Survey - Input and Opinions Sought from Public on How to Improve Union Square
Spurred by the societal-altering impact of COVID-19 and its subsequent economic impact, the Union Square Business Improvement District is reaching out to find out how to ready itself for a new generation of visitors with an online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UnionSquare2020Survey .
The cable cars are back — but only for photos
Union Square BID's Karin Flood welcomes back San Francisco's iconic cable cars. SF's beloved icons will host socially distant photo opps Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday's from 10am - 3pm at Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround! No rides yet, but a step forward!
Paint the Void and Union Square BID celebrate their 100th Mural in action
Paint the Void, a nonprofit initiative created in collaboration with Building 180 and Art for Civil Discourse, is partnering with the Union Square Business Improvement District to unveil two new murals.
Union Square Businesses Celebrate Expanded Reopening This Monday September 14
In a late afternoon press announcement yesterday, San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed, Dr.
Hallidie Plaza: Ground Zero or San Francisco’s Gateway?
Hallidie Plaza is
emblematic of our city’s tolerance for inappropriate street behaviors and quality of life issues. No one
should have to dodge aggressive panhandlers or sidestep human waste to enter our city. Sadly, this
reality has become routine for the millions of visitors and workers traveling to San Francisco, but it
doesn’t have to be.
Union Square Business Improvement District Announces New Partnership With Downtown Streets Team
In an effort to alleviate homelessness, the Union Square Business Improvement District has collaborated with Downtown Streets Team to provide work opportunities for homeless or near homeless individuals.