Diamond Heights, San Francisco

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Diamond Heights not in san francisco
Neighborhood of San Francisco
Government
 • Board of SupervisorsBevan Dufty
 • State AssemblyFiona Ma (D)
 • State SenateLeland Yee (D)
 • U.S. HouseJackie Speier (D)
Area
[1]
 • Total1.13 km2 (0.436 sq mi)
 • Land1.13 km2 (0.436 sq mi)
Population
[2]
 • Total2,332
 • Density2,064/km2 (5,345/sq mi)
 2008
ZIP Code
94131
Area code415

Diamond Heights is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California.

Location

Diamond Heights is located in the middle part of the city, roughly bordered by Diamond Heights Boulevard and Noe Valley on the east side and Glen Canyon Park on the west side. It was the first project of the San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association, intended to use redevelopment powers to use land on the hills in the center of the city to be developed with, rather than against, the topography. Few existing residents needed to be relocated for the redevelopment program, which included housing for a range of incomes, churches, schools, parks, and a commercial center.

Attractions & Characteristics

Notable features of Diamond Heights include a shopping center on Diamond Heights Boulevard between Duncan Street and Gold Mine Drive, and the San Francisco Police Department's police academy on Turquoise Way. George Christopher Playground is located behind the shopping center, and Walter Haas Playground is at the intersection of Diamond Heights Boulevard and Addison Street. School of the Arts high school and the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department's Juvenile Justice Center are both just northwest of Diamond Heights, at the intersection of Portola and Woodside.

Public transportation in Diamond Heights is provided by Muni's 35 Eureka, 48 Quintara, and 52 Excelsior lines. All connect to the Muni Metro system; the 35 goes to Castro Street Station, the 48 goes to West Portal Station, and the 52 goes to Forest Hill Station. Additionally, the 52 connects to the Bay Area Rapid Transit system at the Glen Park Station.

37°44′45″N 122°26′30″W / 37.7457639°N 122.4416379°W / 37.7457639; -122.4416379[3]

References

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  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Diamond Heights Village

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