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Ridge Lane
Spearheaded by local residents in
the Ingleside neighborhood, the
remaking of Ridge Lane turned
an unwelcoming dirt path owned
by Public Works into a pleasant
open space with benches, trees,
landscaping and a newly paved
pathway. This one-block stretch
between Howth and Margaret
streets, is the first of four
blocks that will undergo a total
makeover. The project spans from
Howth Street to San Jose Avenue.
For years, Ridge Lane served
as a vital community connector
and shortcut for people making
their way to and from the nearby
Balboa Park BART station.
Over time, Ridge Lane became
overgrown and pocked by crime
– a place neighbors wanted to
avoid. Since 2012, Ridge Lane
Neighbors has worked to improve
the neighborhood’s quality of
life and unite the community by
focusing on the pathway.
Public Works and the San
Francisco Parks Alliance have
been committed partners in the
effort. Students from Academy of
Art University helped design the
improvements.
ridgelaneneighbors.org