Excelsior District Improvement Association
What is the Excelsior?
Demographics for Zip Code 94112
Current Map
-History-
Geneva Office Building and Powerhouse
Famous Firehouse and Old Maps
97 Maynard Street
-Current and Future Construction Projects-
Photos and update about the Crocker Amazon Playfield Renovation
The Old Woolworth Building (4550 Mission Street) Also see the March 2008 Newsletter
Traffic Calming - Road and Sidewalk Modifications
5050 Mission Proposed Condo Development
Proposed Balboa Park Station Area Plan
-Other Pursuits and Diversions-
Kids Stuff
Gardening with an Excelsior Accent
Archive of other events and previously featured items of interest
Living in Earthquake Country An informative if somewhat unsettling site for those of us living in the bay area and wanting more information about geologic risk and risk reduction measures for our homes and property
Walking the Excelsior and Beyond
We have on various occasions pondered the curious association between EDIA membership and proclivity to walk in the neighborhood. While our scientist diligently research this phenomena, the reality seems undeniable, EDIA's of all ages walk more. Maybe its frugality, ecological awareness, desire for exercise, adversity to the frustrations of driving and finding parking, pleasure in observing the neighborhood or some combination of the aforementioned. I don't think its ever been put to an official policy vote, but we do seem to place a premium on walkability as a prime ingredient of neighborhood attractiveness and walking seems to rank highly as a means of local transport. And we do have a variety of interesting, highly local walks, from Missions St. to the local parks described elsewhere in this website. However, there are times when even the most fervent Excelsior aficionado is called upon to seek expanded horizons for perambulation and it has frequently perplexed us that when this inclination strikes, the person so called upon is as likely to end up in Yosemite, Kaui, the Himalaya , or on the Inca Trail as in the vast array of both humble and stupendous parks that surround us. We commonly encounter locals who are avid international hikers, but have not visited Mt. San Bruno, Fort Cronkite, the redwood parks off of Highway 35 or newer coastal and bayside parks down the peninsula. For those inclined to explore these local resources more, or simply learn more about what's out there, the website http://www.bahiker.com/ provides a wealth of information.