On a Mission: What We Do

DNA leverages our community's civic capital to support our mission: fostering friendly association among neighbors while maintaining the unique character of Dogpatch.

Just imagine what we can achieve together! 

Since 1998, DNA has supported community members in a variety of ways including:

• Creating the Dogpatch Historic District to encourage historic preservation and the adaptive reuse of existing structures;

• Saving Esprit Park from development together with the original FoEP. Now DNA works with the Green Benefits District to protect and expand our open and green spaces.

• Helping to close the polluting Potrero Power Plant. Maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in the neighborhood is a constant aim.

• Supporting grassroots neighborhood efforts like the Dogpatch Hub, Tunnel Top Park, Woods Yard Playground and more, to ensure Dogpatch’s constructive participation in sustainable development of our city and neighborhood

• Representing broader community interests in negotiations with Cannabis Lounge businesses. DNA actively seeks consensus among members’ when facing neighborhood change, opportunities and problems.

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