The Bartlett Streetscape Improvement and Mercado Plaza project , on Bartlett Street between 21st Street and 22nd Street , features architecturally intriguing pergolas that bring a distinct look to this residential and commercial block .
Other improvements include wider sidewalks , new bike parking , sidewalk gardens , pedestrian-scale lighting , new trees and a roadway design to slow traffic to make the stretch safer for people who live , walk and bike here .
The community-driven design , officially unveiled at a public ceremony on March 16 , involved residents and merchants , the Mission Community Market Collaborative , San Francisco Public Works , the Planning Department , the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and design firm Gehl Studio . District 9 Supervisor Hillary Ronen , and her predecessor , David Campos , provided key support to bring this project to life .
The reimagined street was built to provide a vibrant and safe public space for the outdoor community market , art fairs , cultural performances and other neighborhood-friendly activities . This revitalization of Bartlett could not have happened without the strong partnership among neighbors , community stewards and the City . The realization of our shared vision to create a welcoming place for the community to gather certainly is worth celebrating .
March 2017 - San Francisco Public Works Newsletter