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The USBID continues to provide clean and safe services to the district under the City & County of San Francisco’s Shelter-In-Place policy, as BID services have been deemed essential. Please note that during this time, many stores and restaurants in Union Square may have temporarily updated their business hours extended through at least May 3rd.

To report a clean or safe incident, please contact Member Services at 415-781-4456 or cleanandsafe@unionsquarebid.com. Member Services are available 6:30am–10:30pm daily.

To report an overnight safety incident between 10pm–6am, please contact Legion Security's dispatch number at 415-724-2909. Stay safe, stay healthy, keep washing your hands, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

For on-going San Francisco alerts, text: COVID19SF to 888-777.

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Hallidie Plaza: Ground Zero or San Francisco’s Gateway?

By Karin Flood, Executive Director | Union Square Business Improvement District |

August 10, 2018

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

October 7, 2016

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.