New contract will incentivize officer retention and recruitment, and help replenish academy classes as part of the City’s strategy to address staffing shortages and public safety challenges
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%
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
New permitting reforms will leverage the opening of the San Francisco Permit Center and two years of data after adoption of small business permit streamlining policies
Police overtime funding and community ambassador contracts extension will address immediate safety needs in neighborhoods across San Francisco while work continues on longer-term solutions