The Excelsior Action Group accepted a project addressing the best long-term solution for using, refurbishing or removing the Chronicle Newsstand Kiosk located at the corner of Geneva Avenue and Mission Street. Considered unsightly and problematic, EAG set about to solve this community-identified request which ultimately involved several community agencies and multi-department coordination with City projects already underway at this location. EAG's Kiosk project goals were to improve the attractiveness of the corner with a refurbished kiosk, and investigate the feasibility of relocating a refurbished or new kiosk to a more central location as a community information source.
As the project proceeded EAG's original design team was unable to complete their design for a new kiosk and the redesign and construction responsibilities were moved to Youth Art Exchange. The completed kiosk was delivered to EAG in late 2016. During this same period the Chronicle removed their kiosk, SFMTA moved their Muni stop to this area and constructed a bus shelter in place of the kiosk.
As the project proceeded EAG's original design team was unable to complete their design for a new kiosk and the redesign and construction responsibilities were moved to Youth Art Exchange. The completed kiosk was delivered to EAG in late 2016. During this same period the Chronicle removed their kiosk, SFMTA moved their Muni stop to this area and constructed a bus shelter in place of the kiosk.
Immediately below is the view of the Chronicle Kiosk at Geneva and Mission at the start of the EAG Kiosk project. Below the old kiosk is the new kiosk designed and constructed by Youth Art Exchange which will be used at community events.
The Chronicle News Kiosk
This project seeks to redesign, retrofit, and reactivate a blighted old news kiosk at the nexus between the Excelsior and Crocker Amazon neighborhoods. Historically, the news kiosk was a bustling center for current events and communication on the commercial corridor. With the decline of print media in the past decade, the news kiosk has fallen into disrepair. It now stands closed six and a half days a week, attracting graffiti, grime, and negative attention from community members who call for its complete removal. The project may retrofit the news kiosk with a community vetted and more attractive design, or replace it with a new kiosk and activate the newly constructed kiosk up for community use during the week. EAG is also investigating the feasibility of relocating the kiosk to a new site that will best serve the community at large. Check back for more information to come as the project develops...
Five potential community uses have been identified through surveys of community members:
Five potential community uses have been identified through surveys of community members:
1. Community Post: the structure will be used to display flyers, announcements, and other information about community events and news.
2. Community Market Stand: the structure will be used to display items for sale during Sunday Streets, Community fundraisers and special events.
3. Community Map: the structure will be used to display way-finding signage and an in-depth map that identifies local resources such as parks, playgrounds, non-profits, schools, and the Excelsior Branch Library.
4. CBO Outpost: the structure will be used by community-based organizations including non-profits and neighborhood associations to post a staff member who will inform the public about resources and services.
5. Community Business Incubator: the structure will provide a physical location from which local entrepreneurs without the capital for their own storefront can sell their wares, develop clientele, and market their products. Preference will be given to entrepreneurs from 94112 / 94134. The kiosk will provide a creative and interactive space for local entrepreneurs to share their work with the community and grow their businesses to a point of self-sufficiency.
2. Community Market Stand: the structure will be used to display items for sale during Sunday Streets, Community fundraisers and special events.
3. Community Map: the structure will be used to display way-finding signage and an in-depth map that identifies local resources such as parks, playgrounds, non-profits, schools, and the Excelsior Branch Library.
4. CBO Outpost: the structure will be used by community-based organizations including non-profits and neighborhood associations to post a staff member who will inform the public about resources and services.
5. Community Business Incubator: the structure will provide a physical location from which local entrepreneurs without the capital for their own storefront can sell their wares, develop clientele, and market their products. Preference will be given to entrepreneurs from 94112 / 94134. The kiosk will provide a creative and interactive space for local entrepreneurs to share their work with the community and grow their businesses to a point of self-sufficiency.
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