Our mission is to nurture a safe and thriving community in the 16th Street Corridor in the Mission District and the American Indian Cultural District of San Francisco.
The situation
The 16th and Mission corridor has become lawless
Since late 2024, the streets and alleys between Guererro and South Van Ness and 15th and 17th Streets have been in rapid decline.
Constant open-air drug sales, substance abuse, encampments, illegal vending of stolen goods, and violence have created an unsafe environment for residents, workers, and businesses.
While none of these issues are new to the area, the pace and severity of change is overwhelming the neighborhood.
Urgent action with measurable results is required from the city to address this complex situation.
Our goals
Our streets have become lawless. We are demanding that the city of San Francisco dedicate the appropriate resources to bring order to our streets. Read more
Safe streets
Our streets are filthy. We are demanding that the city of San Francisco increase their efforts to keep our streets free of feces, needles and pipes, litter, and detritus. Read more
Clean streets
Our streets are inundated with illegal vendors, drug dealers and users, and encampments. We want our streets to celebrate what’s best about the Mission by promoting positive social activations and community events. Read more
Vibrant streets
Who we are
The 16th Street Alliance is comprised of residents, merchants, churches, and non-profits from the streets and alleys between Guerrero and South Van Ness and 15th to 17th Streets. We exist to advocate for safe, clean, and vibrant streets in our neighborhood.
