- AboutThe opportunity to transform the TL into a livable and vibrant low and moderate income community has never been better than it is today. People who are active in the community, and particularly those who have worked here for many years, realize this NOMNIC was created in 1999 to start up and operate a sidewalk cleaning program. With grants from foundations, funds from DPW and voluntary contributions from property owners and businesses, NOMNIC operated the sidewalk cleaning program for 6 years. About 1/3 of all property owners contributed to its $250,000 annual budget. In 2005, NOMNIC sponsored a drive to create the TL CBD, an assessment district. NOMNIC obtained the support of 65% of the property owners by weighted average. Support was community wide; members of the Coalition on Homelessness participated in drafting the Plan. St Anthony’s, Hastings, Hilton, Tenderloin Housing Clinic, most of the housing non profits, and many others, voted for the $850,000 annual assessment. The TL CBD is the largest assessment district in SF, and virtually no one in SF’s government expected NOMNIC to be successful in obtaining the necessary votes. Following creation of the CBD, the sidewalk cleaning program was absorbed into the CBD and greatly expanded.…
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We work with community organizations, businesses, foundations and city agencies to strengthen the Tenderloin as a destination for arts, culture and restaurants.
- We will build upon the numerous existing positive community art and culture assets: the EXIT Theatre; the Luggage Store Gallery; American Conservatory Theater; Alonzo King Lines Ballet; and other community art institutions.
- We will collaborate with local, accomplished affordable/mixed-income housing developers to lease vacant commercial space with community-serving retail and programming.
- We will combat drug dealing by investing in neighborhood improvements to encourage positive foot traffic and commerce.
Mission Statement:
Transform the Tenderloin into a safe, livable neighborhood for its residents and businesses through economic, social, cultural, and educational initiatives.
Transform the Tenderloin into a safe, livable neighborhood for its residents and businesses through economic, social, cultural, and educational initiatives.