A Leather-Themed Plaza for San Francisco

Eagle Plaza's design evolved through an extensive and ongoing community outreach process. It responds to the neighborhood's needs for both new public open space and for commemoration of the area's rich Leather and LGBTQ cultural heritage.

Looking northwest along 12th Street towards Bernice Street

Looking southeast along 12th Street towards Harrison Street

Eagle Plaza, anchored by the leather pride flag atop the 80’ tall, Tony DeBlase commemorative flag pole, transforms a portion of 12th Street between Harrison and Bernice Streets into a public space that celebrates leather and LGBTQ culture.

The plaza can be transformed into a pedestrian zone for events, gatherings and performances. On non-event days, the built in traffic calming features create a safe space for people of all ages to gather, relax, play, and celebrate.

The plaza’s east side has commemorative heart plaques in the sidewalk with content chosen by community members who helped fund the plaza’s features.

At left are two views from the original plans that convey the intended look and feel of the plaza.