Plant*SF exists to promote permeable landscaping equally as sustainable urban infrastructural practice and as a beautification effort; by providing information to the public and by partnering with city and neighborhood organizations.

Plant*SF:

• Encourages and enables individuals to use an existing permit process to convert areas of the public right-of-way (sidewalks) to exposed-earth gardens
• Advocates for and educates about the use of native and drought tolerant plant species;
• Coordinates with local organizations to facilitate plantings (neighborhood associations, Neighborhood Parks Council, Friends of the Urban Forest, WalkSF, SPUR);
• Works with city agencies to encourage permeable landscaping strategies as urban infrastructure (SFPUC, DPW,Street Use & Mapping, Parks & Recreation, Office of the Environment, Mayor’s Office);
• Researches permeable materials as alternatives for paving (sidewalks, roadways, parking lots);
• Advocates sustainable water practices, such as ground water recharge, roof drain diversion and water reclamation; and
• Is dedicated to increasing the amount of urban plantings for the enjoyment of all.