Welcome to NOPNA!
Located in the geographical center of San Francisco, CA, the "North Of Panhandle" neighborhood is a diverse community of over 3500 households. NOPNA works to foster a sense of neighborhood pride, promote a safe, clean, and fun community, and improve the quality of life for all its residents.
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Next General Meeting:
Thursday, May 15
7:00pm Meet & Greet
7:30-9:00pm General Meeting
Location: Cafe Neon, at Baker and McAllister.
Doors open at 7pm for socializing and meeting your neighbors, business starts at 7:30 and ends promptly at 9pm. (See the full calendar of meetings)
Current Top Issues:
- NOPNA helps defeat Large Retail Chain on Divisadero
In a major victory for the neighborhood, the planning commission rejected the
operating permit for a Batteries Plus’ application, a formula retail store that wanted to
set up shop at Oak and Divisadero. Every major neighborhood group in the area
opposed the project, including Haight Divisadero Neighbors and Merchants, Alamo
Square Neighborhood Association, North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association and
Central City Progressives.
Read more.
- SF5 Together: Our Public Safety Bill of Rights letter to the
Mayor - Please Read!
The SF5T Bill of Rights is here.
- NOPA in the Big Apple?
Thanks to freelance writer and NOPA neighbor Nicole Spiridakis,
our neighborhood was recently written up in the travel section
of the NY Times! Despite being edited significantly,
the article explains to the world how NOPA has "emerged as a
cultural bridge between hippie Haight Street and the rest of
the City. Always good to get PR in the NY Times. Our
merchants should be delighted. Read more.
- We’re in "7X7"!
NOPA is highlighted in the April issue of "7X7 San Francisco" magazine’s
"Featured Neighborhood" section. Titled simply by its zip code, "94117,"
the article, by Nina Weiss, describes the businesses, restaurants and
nightlife that make our corner of San Francisco an increasingly attractive
place to hang out.
Check out the whole excellent story at
http://www.7x7sf.com/neighborhoods/featured_neighborhoods
- Letter Writing Campaigns: Please help us get our voices heard!
Stop the Violence
In response to recent violence in our area, NOPNA is organizing a letter
writing campaign asking the Mayor, the DA, and the Chief of Police to take
action. The message: we want our city officials to take action - enough is
enough. Please get involved. There has never been a more important time to
get active in the neighborhood. Here is what you can do:
Write a letter (includes sample letter)
What can YOU do?
Sign the Online Petition: A Safer San Francisco
Medicinal Cannabis Dispensaries (MCDs)
NOPNA has received requests from a large number of you asking who you can write to regarding
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in our area. If you want to write a letter stating your opinion
about how these facilities affect you personally, you may contact the following people at the
Department of Public Health and the Planning Department.
Attn: Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Larry Kessler
Department of Public Health
1390 Market Street, Suite 210
San Francisco, CA 94102
larry.kessler@sfgov.org
Write a letter
North Beach Case Study
General Contact Information for Letter Writing Campaigns
The Honorable Mayor Gavin Newsom
City Hall, Room 200
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
gavin.newsom@sfgov.org
Kamala Harris, District Attorney
Hall of Justice
850 Bryant Street, Room 325
San Francisco, CA 94103
kamala.harris@sfgov.org
Police Chief, Heather Fong
Hall of Justice
850 Bryant Street, Room 322
San Francisco, CA 94103
heather.fong@sfgov.org
Please cc board@nopna.org if you feel comfortable doing so.
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Neighborhood Watch Program
Volunteer to become a
BLOCK CAPTAIN,
contact Leela@nopna.org
to learn more about how you can help improve safety and build community on your block.
What is a Neighborhood Watch Program
Are you prepared for an emergency - like an Earthquake?
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Being Prepared in our Community
check
www.72hours.org for comprehensive info.
