Failure isn't something to be embarrassed about; it's just proof that you're pushing your limits, trying new things, daring to innovate.

City government can and must help San Franciscans prepare for emergencies in order to avoid tragedy where possible and minimize loss of life and property when emergencies occur

Street and park trees provide tremendous benefits to cities.

Cultural tourism surveys consistently rate San Francisco's art industry as a core reason for visiting

San Francisco lags behind other communities in providing a vital, vibrant and ecologically sustainable urban canopy, as well as open space in the city.

Historically, San Franciscans have not valued street trees as much as other communities have

Involvement in the arts engages kids in their community, improves self-esteem, reclaims at-risk youth, and builds the creative skills that are required of a 21st century workforce