From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 30s
Mystery flyers target Marina Safeway
AI-generated flyers push fake 'Marina Park' plan to confuse voters.
In brief
AI-generated flyers push fake 'Marina Park' plan to confuse voters. AI-made flyers claim closing Marina Boulevard could build 900+ homes while preserving park space, but no group endorsed the proposal. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Mystery flyers target marina safeway
Mystery flyers appear to be ai-generated, targeting marina district residents with a fake car-free park plan.
“Mystery flyers appear to be ai-generated, targeting marina district residents with a fake car-free park plan.”
Flyers claim 900+ homes from marina boulevard closure
The flyers propose permanently closing all four lanes of marina boulevard to build 900-plus homes and create a car-free park.
“The flyers propose permanently closing all four lanes of marina boulevard to build 900-plus homes and create a car-free park.”
Inspired by sunset dunes park
The flyers directly state the plan is inspired by sunset dunes park, which closed the great highway to vehicles.
“The flyers directly state the plan is inspired by sunset dunes park, which closed the great highway to vehicles.”
Friends of marina park claims
The flyers claim to be paid for by friends of marina park and aligned with sunset dunes park and no on g.
“The flyers claim to be paid for by friends of marina park and aligned with sunset dunes park and no on g.”
No group confirms flyers
The san francisco ethics commission has no record of the proposed committee or filer by friends of marina park.
“The san francisco ethics commission has no record of the proposed committee or filer by friends of marina park.”
Marina safeway redevelopment
Align real estate and albertsons propose replacing marina safeway with an 800-unit housing complex that would dwarf surrounding areas.
“Align real estate and albertsons propose replacing marina safeway with an 800-unit housing complex that would dwarf surrounding areas.”
Residents and groups deny involvement
Lori brooke, founder of neighborhoods united and yesand! coalition, says she doesn't know who made the flyers despite their talking points.
“Lori brooke, founder of neighborhoods united and yesand! coalition, says she doesn't know who made the flyers despite their talking points.”
Groups reject flyer endorsement
The sf bicycle coalition and friends of sunset dunes deny endorsing the flyer or using their logos without permission.
“The sf bicycle coalition and friends of sunset dunes deny endorsing the flyer or using their logos without permission.”
What matters most
AI-made flyers claim closing Marina Boulevard could build 900+ homes while preserving park space, but no group endorsed the proposal.
