A. SUMMARY The San Francisco Commemorative Street Names dataset shows streets or street segments that have been given official honorary names to recognize notable people, events, or community contributions. These names are ceremonial and do not replace the street’s legal name used for addresses or navigation. The dataset supports public awareness, mapping, and City coordination, with additional information available on the San Francisco Department of Public Works website.

B. HOW THE DATASET IS CREATED This dataset is derived from the Department of Public Works database of commemorative street names, geocoded to add common identifiers such as the Centerline Network Number (CNN), and then published to the City’s open data portal.

C. UPDATE PROCESS This dataset is updated on an as-needed basis when new commemorative street names are approved.

D. HOW TO USE THIS DATASET Commemorative street names are honorary only and do not replace legal street names used for addressing or navigation. Names may apply to partial street segments, so analysts should use the Centerline Network Number (CNN) for accurate joins and mapping. The dataset is updated on an as-needed basis and may not reflect the most recent approvals.

E. RELATED DATASETS Streets – Active and Retired