Fell Street off-ramp, you are but a distant memory. The new(ish) Octavia/Fell off-ramp has revitalized the neighborhood (less concrete in the sky can do that), and everyone has adjusted just fine. But then there was that plot of land. You know, where the old off-ramp used to meet with Fell street. Piles of concrete, an expanding grove of Eucalyptus, and an even more expanding onslaught of ivy (can you say rats?) became a blight and attractant for homeless and general do-no-gooders. We would walk by and toss out ideas for the block: park? tons of slides? god forbid, even more housing? SOMETHING.Well. Someone did more than talk it seems. I have been noticing people working out there, clearing ivy and doing some type of landscaping. Turns out, the old lot is home to the Hayes Valley Farm now. San Francisco (City) gave residents $50,000 in grant money to farm the land, turn it into an orchard, and become a resource for community development. In theory, the City has agreed to this until they can find a willing developer, but the project has been so successful, hopefully they will rethink selling when the time comes around.
How is it successful? They have classes, volunteer work parties, and are currently setting up an exhibit of art by local kids. I'm going to check out the April 4th work party if anyone wants to join!
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