The District 7 residents have spoken.
Eleven of 16 proposals won funding in the 2026 cycle of participatory budgeting, the Office of District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar announced on Wednesday.
The office received dozens of proposals that were culled by a community review committee. Several winners are in the neighborhood.
"In the coming weeks, the District 7 office will start working on the legislation that will authorize the funding of these projects," the office said in an announcement. "Funds will be released to city departments in the fall."
The announcement did not specify how many people voted on the proposals this time around. Last year, eight projects won funding.
Below is a list of the winning proposals with descriptions written by the applicants:
Replace Missing Sidewalks in Midtown Terrace
We want to connect missing sidewalk segments along Panorama Drive to eliminate dangerous gaps that force pedestrians into the roadway on steep, low‑visibility terrain.
District 7 Emergency Storage Network
We want to provide secure neighborhood‑based storage containers for emergency preparedness supplies to strengthen disaster readiness across multiple D7 communities.
West Portal Arts Activation
We want to establish a monthly arts‑focused community event featuring galleries, music, readings, and merchant participation to activate West Portal as a cultural destination.
Sloat-Junipero Safety Pathway Upgrade
We want to transform overgrown triangular parcels at Sloat and Junipero Serra into safe, accessible pedestrian pathways with stone surfacing, protective boulders, and landscaping to improve safety, walkability, and corridor aesthetics.
Lincoln-5th Park Entrance Safety
We want to improve the Lincoln & 5th entrance to Golden Gate Park by separating pedestrian and cyclist flows, adding safety features and installing a colorful crosswalk for visibility and beautification.
Junipero Serra Median Maintenance Plan
We want to fund professional horticultural maintenance and phased replanting of the Junipero Serra Boulevard median using drought‑tolerant species to preserve safety, appearance, and long‑term sustainability.
Ocean Avenue Sidewalk Garden Renewal
We want to improve sidewalk gardens along Ocean Avenue by removing concrete hazards, adding mulch, replacing dead trees, and planting succulents to enhance safety, greenery, and commercial corridor vitality.
Merced Triangle Historic Restoration
We want to restore the historic Merced Triangle with new gopher‑wire base, sod, plantings, and edging to transform a deteriorated, hazardous space into a safe and attractive neighborhood entryway.
16th Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements
We want to improve pedestrian safety at 16th & Kirkham by adding safety measures to a high‑traffic area near the Hidden Garden Steps and a preschool.
Congo-Circular Pedestrian Island Upgrade
We want to rebuild the overgrown and hazardous Congo/Circular traffic island by adding a paved pedestrian path, visibility improvements, and native plant stewardship to close a key safety gap.
Hearst School‑Area Traffic Calming
We want to implement traffic‑calming improvements near Sunnyside Elementary School on Hearst, Flood, Edna, and Foerster Streets to reduce speeding and improve safety during school pick‑up/drop‑off times.
The following proposals did not win enough votes to be funded: Detroit Steps Plaza Planter Garden, Parkmerced Sidewalk Accessibility Repairs, Edgehill Open Space Bench Additions, Alice Fong Yu Community Green Wellness Hub and Havelock Bridge Mural Landscape Upgrade.
Participatory Budgeting was brought to San Francisco in 2012 by then-District 3 Supervisor David Chiu. Supervisor Norman Yee brought it to District 7 in 2013.
The program is designed to civicly engage residents by empowering residents to propose, vet and then vote to allocate tax dollars to a range of public-serving projects.
Supervisor Chyanne Chen once told The Ingleside Light that she wanted to implement participatory budgeting in District 11. Chen's office did not immediately respond to a request for more information about this.
