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Show all (8)The vision for Yerba Buena was built on three firm legs. The first was the idea of bringing art and artists into the area initially with the understanding that community development would follow. Whether it's SoHo in New York or the Left Bank in Paris, artists have often played the role of explorer, homesteader, and developer for future urban growth. The second idea was the concept of diversity. The community was determined to ensure that the Yerba Buena project would preserve and foster popular culture and ethnic diversity. Diversity brings durability and healthy development to both the evolving garden and the growing community. The third idea was sustainability. Sustainability is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The long-term goal for urban sustainability is to develop a prosperous and healthy urban system, which can provide for the needs of residents while reversing trends of increased pollution and environmental degradation. This goal toward sustainability is communicated and practiced at all levels of planning and operation.
At the core of the Yerba Buena vision and its three legs are three people, who undertook the immense project. And since it was built, these same three have continued to support and foster its growth through their work with the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency. The first is Helen Sause, former SFRA Project Director, current Deputy Director, and life force of the initial concept. Instrumental in the schematic design, architecture, and landscaping is the second person, Bill Carney, current Project Director. Filling out the foundation is Cathy Pickering, SFRA Project Assistant. Cathy oversees the daily operations of the facility and works closely with all the YBG partners. For more information see their website.
Yerba Buena Gardens opened on October 11, 1993.
In 1998 Mayor Willie Brown opened the Children's Garden and took the first ride on the newly restored Carousel.
---www.yerbabuenagardens.com
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