District 5 (San Francisco)

District 5 (San Francisco) is a supervisorial district located in the City and County of San Francisco, California, and is one of the 11 districts of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. The district includes the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, known for its role in the 1960s counterculture movement, as well as the University of San Francisco, a Jesuit university founded in 1855. The district is also home to the San Francisco Zoo, the de Young Museum, and the California Academy of Sciences, all located in Golden Gate Park. The district is represented by Dean Preston, a member of the San Francisco Democratic Socialists of America.

Geography

District 5 is located in the western part of San Francisco, and includes the Golden Gate Park, which is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. The district is bordered by the Presidio of San Francisco to the north, the Richmond District to the west, the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood to the east, and the Inner Sunset neighborhood to the south. The district is also home to the Mount Sutro and the Twin Peaks, two of the highest points in San Francisco. The University of California, San Francisco and the San Francisco State University are also located near the district. The district is served by the Muni Metro and the San Francisco Municipal Railway, which provide public transportation to the rest of the city.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of District 5 was 75,819, with a diverse range of ethnic groups, including White Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latin Americans. The district is also home to a large population of LGBTQ+ individuals, with many gay bars and LGBTQ+ organizations located in the Castro District, which is adjacent to District 5. The district has a high percentage of college-educated residents, with many attending the University of San Francisco, the San Francisco State University, or the University of California, San Francisco. The district is also home to many tech companies, including Twitter, Airbnb, and Uber, which are headquartered in nearby South of Market.

Neighborhoods

District 5 includes several distinct neighborhoods, including the Haight-Ashbury, the Cole Valley, and the Inner Sunset. The Haight-Ashbury neighborhood is known for its role in the 1960s counterculture movement, and is home to many vintage clothing stores and record stores. The Cole Valley neighborhood is a small, upscale neighborhood with many boutique shops and restaurants. The Inner Sunset neighborhood is a diverse neighborhood with a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings. The district is also home to the Golden Gate Park, which includes several lakes, gardens, and museums, including the de Young Museum and the California Academy of Sciences.

Politics

District 5 is represented by Dean Preston, a member of the San Francisco Democratic Socialists of America. The district has a long history of progressive politics, with many socialist and anarchist organizations located in the district. The district is also home to many labor unions, including the Service Employees International Union and the United Food and Commercial Workers. The district has been represented by several notable politicians, including Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States, and Matt Gonzalez, a former president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. The district is also home to many community organizations, including the Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood Council and the Cole Valley Improvement Association.

Education

District 5 is served by the San Francisco Unified School District, which operates several public schools in the district, including the Roosevelt Middle School and the Lincoln High School. The district is also home to several private schools, including the University of San Francisco High School and the St. Ignatius College Preparatory. The district is also served by the San Francisco Public Library, which operates several branches in the district, including the Anza Branch Library and the Park Branch Library. The district is also home to several institutions of higher education, including the University of San Francisco, the San Francisco State University, and the University of California, San Francisco. The district is also served by the City College of San Francisco, a public community college with several campuses in the city. Category:Districts of San Francisco