Neighbors Scrutinize Mission Street Makeover

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Mission residents write out comments on the plans for a new, revamped Mission Street. Photo by Laura Wenus/Mission Local

By Laura Wenus, Mission Local

When it comes to designing the future face of the Mission’s main thoroughfare, there is one thing lots of people can agree on: They do not want another Valencia Street.

What residents who packed a conference room late last week at the Women’s Building do want for Mission Street includes everything from the practical — more bike parking, more sidewalk space, more restrooms at BART stations — to broader principles, including preserving the cultural identity of the area and protecting it from gentrification.

Read the complete story at Mission Local.

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