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Union Square News
Winter Walk Presented By JPMorganChase
Winter Walk is back and better than ever, with this year's Presenting Sponsor JPMorganChase.
Union Square's Renaissance
San Francisco's Historic Hub Redefines Luxury and Innovation Post-Pandemic
New Public Art Installations
Union Square Alliance’s Cable Car Turnaround Arts Initiative to Debut New Installations
Powell Street Improvement Project
In 2023, u003cstrongu003eMayor Breedu003c/strongu003e and u003cstrongu003eBoard of Supervisors President Peskinu003c/strongu003e 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 u003cstrongu003eUnion Square Allianceu003c/strongu003e, in partnership with the u003cstrongu003eCity of San Franciscou003c/strongu003e 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.rnrnThe design, led by u003cstrongu003eSan Francisco-based firms u003c/strongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.fieldoperations.net/home.htmlu0022u003eu003cstrongu003eField Operationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/au003eu003cstrongu003e and u003c/strongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.sitelaburbanstudio.com/u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eSITELAB Urban Studiou003c/strongu003eu003c/au003eu003cstrongu003e,u003c/strongu003e 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.rnrnu003cstrongu003eProject Updates: u003c/strongu003ernrnAs 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.rnrnThe 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.