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SF Environment seeks to increase local food production and opportunities for urban gardening in San Francisco. SF Environment has spearheaded or contributed to the following projects in order to advocate for, showcase, and encourage urban agriculture in San Francisco:
Legislation
- Urban Agriculture Zoning Policy signed into legislation by Major Edwin Lee on April 20, 2011 to support greater local food production
Research and Analysis
- Strategic Plan Study on Commercial Urban Agriculture in the City of San Francisco Developed in Partnership with Presidio Graduate School Student Team
- Feasibility Study of Commercial Urban Agriculture in the City of San Francisco Developed in Partnership with Presidio Graduate School Student Team
- Feasibility Study Assumptions and Notes
- Resource and Gaps Analysis of Garden Opportunities in San Francisco (In Development)
Projects
- The San Francisco Urban Orchard project hosts fruit orchards in Golden Gate Park and low-income, “food insecure” areas in San Francisco.
- San Francisco Victory Gardens Project launched in 2008 in collaboration with Garden for the Environment to support the transition of backyard, front yard, window boxes, rooftops, and unused land into organic food production areas.
Energy
A dynamic city like San Francisco requires the efficient use of clean, renewable energy to meet the needs of today and future generations. Our innovative policies and programs help San Franciscans use energy wisely, while saving money and reducing environmental impacts.
Transportation
SF Environment aims to reduce travel-created carbon by getting people out of cars and instead traveling by walking, biking or public transit. We also are greening the City fleet of vehicles and encourage the public to reduce their impact by supporting cleaner fuels and vehicles.
Zero Waste
Imagine a world in which nothing goes to landfills or to incinerators. We think it is achievable, and SF Environment is doing everything we can to make it happen.
Toxics & Health
As the first city to adopt the Precautionary Principle, San Francisco strives to protect the health of its residents, visitors and the local environment. SF Environment develops programs and policies to help individuals and businesses make safer choices in products, practices and services.
Buildings & Environments
San Francisco is habitat for 800,000 people – meeting needs for space to work, play, and learn; for food, water, and air; for community with local flora and fauna. SF Environment provides support for urban agriculture and forestry and green buildings, helping residents and businesses harness environmental opportunities.
Education & Equity
SF Environment focuses on building community capacity - engaging people throughout the City’s neighborhoods and providing them with the tools, education, and job opportunities to ensure that the places where we live, play, learn, and work are safe and healthy.
Climate Change
Reducing carbon emissions is central to ensuring a sustainable future for San Francisco. Climate change will bring unstable weather, rising sea levels and damage to our city’s natural habitat and infrastructure. SF Environment is committed to mobilizing the City to deal with Climate Change.



