Department of Public Works
DPW enhances the quality of life in San Francisco by offering a variety of services. They design, build, operate, maintain, green, and improve the city's infrastructure, public rights-of-way, and facilities in partnership with the San Francisco community.
Adopt-A-Street
The Adopt-A-Street Program is a partnership between the City and its merchants and residents. It’s simple to join: groups or individuals agree to adopt a street or an area, and take responsibility for keeping the street, sidewalk, and storm drain clean. In return, DPW provides free street cleaning supplies, and litter and leaf bag pickup.
Graffiti Watch
Graffiti Watch is a citywide volunteer effort to prevent and remove graffiti on public property such as utility and light poles, mailboxes, traffic signal boxes, trash receptacles, and other street furniture.
Neighborhood Parks Council
Neighborhood Parks Council (NPC) advocates for a superior, equitable and sustainable park and recreation system. NPC provides leadership and support to park users through community-driven stewardship, education, planning and research.
Friends of the Urban Forest
Friends of the Urban Forest is a non-profit committed to the belief that trees are a critical element of a livable urban environment.
