The San Francisco Board of Supervisors decided to begin the process of creating an Irish cultural district centered in the neighborhood. The St. Patricks’ Day vote expressing the intent of the City to create a Sunset Irish Cultural District was unanimous. District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong called it, “an important first step.”
“The Sunset has always been a neighborhood shaped by many cultures, and this effort reflects that shared spirit,” Wong continued. “It is about recognizing Irish heritage as part of the fabric of the Sunset, while continuing to build a community where different traditions are respected, celebrated and brought together. In the weeks ahead, we will work closely with cultural leaders, residents and small businesses to shape a district that preserves these traditions and creates space for them to continue growing.”
The next step is for a steering committee to identify goals and boundaries for the district. Then the proposed district will return to the supervisors for final approval.
In his remarks to the board before the vote was taken, Wong said, “When people think about the history of San Francisco, they think about the Gold Rush, the earthquake, the counterculture. They don’t always think about the Irish. But they should…