Amidst a growing number of vacant storefronts in San Francisco’s downtown and economic core, local nonprofit SF New Deal and OEWD launch Vacant to Vibrant, a program to support and inspire the community to envision the future of downtown and re-energize the neighborhood with diverse pop-ups. Applications for proposals open on April 17, 2023.
New citywide, equity-driven plan builds on successes and sets five new objectives, including moving 30,000 people into housing and reducing unsheltered homelessness by 50%
Authorized by Mayor Breed’s Emergency Declaration, the Department of Building Inspection will expand façade inspection requirements to more buildings faster after multiple glass failures during recent winter storm
Effort builds on Department of Public Health’s work to expand access to buprenorphine -- which reduces deaths due to opioids, opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms
Human Service Agency’s partnership in Homeward Bound will work to expand the current offers of transportation home for homeless individuals run by the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing
Proposal will facilitate the conversion of office buildings to critically needed housing, create more opportunities for businesses, and streamline everyday permit review throughout Downtown and Union Square
