Proposed legislation will add a third year to the popular program that supports small businesses by waiving most fees when starting or expanding a business
Mayor Breed’s Roadmap to San Francisco’s Future advanced key policies in first year, including filling and repurposing vacant spaces, passing key tax reforms, and making Downtown safe, clean and welcoming for all.
Increased focus for next year will be on advancing building conversions, recruiting educational institutions, and advancing arts and culture Downtown.
The planned extension of an additional 180 days would build on the positive momentum around public safety and improved street conditions on this commercial corridor
The last few years have challenged and tested our small business community like never before. These challenging times gave us more than enough motivation to pursue changes that make it easier for new and existing businesses to thrive in San Francisco. While our work is ongoing, we would like to share a few highlights from Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Originally announced to permanently close in March, the Fillmore Safeway, which has served thousands of customers for decades, will remain open through early 2025
“Spotlight on San Francisco” organizers to honor this year’s Bay Area-based and supported productions at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival while promoting the financial and artistic benefits of filming in the City
As part of the City’s economic revitalization efforts and work to support small businesses, Vacant to Vibrant lease negotiations are underway as several tenants look to pursue long-term tenancy Downtown
Building on the success of the first cohort of small business pop-ups, the second cohort of the program will launch in 2024 bringing more small businesses to help revitalize the Downtown area
Groundbreaking Leadership Milestone: Villy Wang and Jack Song, Trailblazing Queer Asian American Executives, Elected to Spearhead San Francisco's Film Commission
