HISTORY

After the Loma Prieta in 1989, San Francisco's Central Freeway was compromised. In the years to come the ramps bordered by Laguna, Oak, Fell, and Octavia Streets were closed, and the lot was locked up. On January 24, 2010, the City activated the site for temporary green space use, and the community started pouring in. Learn more about the transformation from freeway to farm. Visit the farm.

San Francisco's Central Freeway ramp demolition begins

San Francisco Chronicle, March 19, 2003: "Fell St. off-ramp to bite the dust: Last step in Hayes Valley transformation"

21 years after an earthquake compromised the Central Freeway

Preservation Institute, 2007: "Removing Freeways, Restoring Cities"

Over 7 years since the last remains of the structure were removed

SF Streetsblog, June 11, 2009: "Revisiting the San Francisco Freeway Revolt"

Mayor signs Directive on Healthy and Sustainable Food for SF

San Francisco Chronicle, July 9, 2009: "Newsom's fresh idea: mandates on healthier food"

San Francisco Chronicle, January 26, 2010: "Myriad ideas to fill void of empty lots"

Office of Economic & Workforce Development considers interim use for a farm in Hayes Valley

SF Streetsblog, February 8, 2010: "Building a Farm Where a Freeway Used to Be"

San Francisco Parks Trust becomes fiscal sponsor of the project

[X]press, March 16, 2010: "Urban Oasis: A farm in Hayes Valley works to create sustainable agriculture in the middle of San Francisco"

Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association likes the idea

Hayes Valley Farm, April 22, 2010: "Neighborhood Focus on Earth Day"

Gates open at Hayes Valley Farm

Hayes Valley Farm, January 22, 2010: "Jan 22 - Prep Day"

The farm grows organically

GOOD, March 18, 2010: "Hayes Valley: A Former Freeway Turns into a Farm"

Interim-use gardens thrive in Hayes Valley