By Michelle Welch, HANC Board
On October 6, word was received that the Community Opportunity Fund (COF) grant requested for Panhandle improvements was denied.
Not to be deterred, residents will work to seek additional funds for other improvements outlined in extensive plans by Dera-Jill Pozner of NOPNA, including another application for COF money and private donations. This is independent of funds a HANC initiated coalition got successfully allocated in this years budget that will total $500,000 over the next two city budget cycles to rebuild the southern pedestrian pathway along Oak Street.
Efforts will be made to get Supervisor Breed to continue with her support of this project, by getting the Rec & Park Department (RPD) to designate a project director for the Panhandle. Funds specifically earmarked for the southern pedestrian pathway rebuild need to be monitored to be sure that the funds remain committed to this project.
For more detailed information about the project, check out http://www.panhandleparkimprovements.com/ where you can view the plans that went through three community meetings earlier this year.