Root Down - Leasing a commercial space

I grew up in San Francisco.

I went to the pair of Community schools, Second Community and the original Community. I’ve lived here almost all of my 38 years, mostly in the Mission, Excelsior, and just over the border in the D.C. My childhood was spent in the zoo, in the museums, in the parks, and on the Muni. I’ve already seen a lot of changes in the City, and appriciate that that’s part of what makes this an amazing place to not just live in, but to grow-up in. I’m City & County, born & bred, and love these 49 square miles dearly.

All that said though, yesterday I become even closer to the City. I signed a commerical lease for a space at 3520 20th Street to start my business “Mission: Comics & Art”. A year ago, I don’t think I would of forseen it, but a few major life changes happened, and now I’m so grateful to be where I am, doing what I’m doing.

One of the core principles of Burner culture is radical participation, and a few years back I set the goal of making my life off the Playa more in line with my own inner truths and values.
To me, starting my own business in San Francisco, and specifically the Mission, is a making a commitment to radically participate in this city I love, create something that’s a real contribution, and put my roots down even deeper. Sitting back and just enjoying all the City has to offer just isn’t enough anymore. I want to help build this little intentional community of 800,000.

So here I go, arms and legs fully inside the vehicle, and readly to let it ride!