Category: Revitalizing the Tenderloin

THC has always viewed its mission as being inclusive not only of conditions tenants face inside their homes, but also of conditions tenants face outside their homes. As such, THC has been involved in efforts to get residents of the Tenderloin neighborhood the same level of public safety as those living in other neighborhoods. The articles in this category describe some of the strategies THC used to achieve this goal, which remains ongoing.

THC has also worked to preserve the neighborhood’s rich history. THC was a major funder of the Tenderloin Museum and was the applicant for the creation of the national Uptown Tenderloin Historic District. THC also helped get historic plaques placed on over 100 buildings in the neighborhood, along with “Lost Landmark” plaques for Compton’s Cafeteria and other historic places.

1985

Business As Usual 

THC letter condemning the inaction of the D.A. to prosecute misdemeanor offences.

 

 

1985

‘Safe Street’ March Set for Tenderloin

by Mary T. Kelly

The rising crime rate in the Tenderloin prompts a “Safe Street” march. The march looks to show that the area “…is not a sanctuary for criminals.”

 

 

1985

Tenderloin Takes on Street Crime

Hundreds of residents join Tenderloin workers, and public officials for a parade to show they’re united for safer streets in the Tenderloin.

 

 

1990

Letter to Maryland Market

by Tenderloin Housing Clinic

THC letter to owners of Maryland Market place condemning their allowance of drug dealing on and outside their business. THC requests a cease of activity and threatens legal action.

1991

THC Letter to Owner of Hurley Hotel

THC Letter to the owners of the Hurley Hotel informing them of the condition of there hotel and its workers claiming the hotel has become a “Crack House”

1993

Sheriff’s Proposal to Ease Jail Overcrowding Blasted

by Gerald D. Adams

Sheriff Michael Hennessey attempts to ease jail overcrowding by opening pre-rial detention homes in residential units throughout the city. Residents, Housing Advocated, and Property Owners denounce the use of housing for inmate holding.

1993

Residents Protest Tenderloin Prison Facility

by Linda Wilcox

Tenderloin residents and activists fight against a prison facility in the Tenderloin. They claim that the prison violates zoning of residential housing in the area, and that the facility is incompatible with the Tenderloin.

1995

TL Focuses on Crime Prevention

Advocates for the Tenderloin look further than Law Enforcement but instead Crime Prevention. Suggestions for improving the area include allowing new businesses in at a street level, and adding a school and rehab to the neighborhood.