One of the last remaining Black neighborhoods of San Francisco, the Fillmore has a rich history once known as the “Harlem of the West” and a major destination for African Americans nationwide until redevelopment demolished much of the long-standing neighborhood and drove out thousands of Black residents and Black owned businesses. Dean partners with the resilient residents, businesses, and community groups to honor the legacy of the Fillmore, protect the community from further displacement, promote public safety, and invest in the neighborhood. 

• Helped fund the redesign of the Fillmore Mini Park 

• Partnered with the community to secure over $8M in funding for the Buchanan Mall

• Helped secure rent control for Midtown Park Apartments

• Won funding for much-needed repairs at Plaza East

• Funded public housing organizers to ensure residents have safe and habitable housing

• Preserving and activating the Fillmore Heritage Center

• Won $20m for public housing repairs

• Won a Reconnecting Communities grant to fund the Geary-Fillmore Underpass Community Planning Study

• Restored the 31 Balboa after the pandemic

• Brought community ambassadors to the Fillmore

• Supported street festivals and activations

• Won $25 million grant for full funding of the Western Addition Community Transportation Plan