About the Project
The Detroit Steps Project (DSP) was launched at the SNA Quarterly Meeting on November 5, 2018, with a presentation by Sunnyside resident Pam Parker-Souza. There had been a long-standing idea among neighbors and the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association that the neglected public right-of-way had excellent potential for improvement and could become a local treasure. With renewed interest among SNA members, the idea took hold.
The Detroit Steps are a two-block public stairway in Sunnyside, comprising 185 steps that run from Detroit and Hearst to Detroit and Joost, bisected by Monterey Boulevard.
The DSP is a multi-year and multi-phase endeavor and a community-led beautification project. Project members meet regularly to review progress and plan for improvements. The goal of the DSP Steering Committee is to lead this effort while engaging with the community.
In 2020, the San Francisco Parks Alliance became the Detroit Steps Project’s fiscal sponsor.
“It is our hope that together we will make the Detroit Steps an appealing and inspirational place for commuters, walkers, and residents. Please do not hesitate to give us your feedback, participate and volunteer with us.”
— Rosaura Valle, Project Lead
Read more and join our parent organization at the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association website.