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Apr 11
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8-Story Apartments Could Come to One of SF’s Quaintest Neighborhoods, Thanks in Part to BART
8-Story Apartments Could Come to One of SF’s Quaintest Neighborhoods, Thanks in Part to BART
The Glen Park station has a parking lot that’s ripe for dense housing. But what about the rest of the “village”?
Adam Brinklow
Apr 1
SF’s Future Bike Plan Hits Delays, Even As Breed Pledges New Street Safety Measures
SF’s Future Bike Plan Hits Delays, Even As Breed Pledges New Street Safety Measures
A new network was supposed to be in place this year, but neighborhood input and troubles around town have set it back to 2025.
Kristi Coale
Mar 29
SF Is Moving People Living on the Street Right Into Empty Homes. Here’s Why It Can’t Go Faster
SF Is Moving People Living on the Street Right Into Empty Homes. Here’s Why It Can’t Go Faster
A program that began last year skips waitlists and other hurdles, and officials say it’s thriving. It also has limitations.
David Mamaril Horowitz
Mar 25
SF To Add Speed Cameras Next Year As It Mourns A Family Killed By An Out-of-Control Driver
SF To Add Speed Cameras Next Year As It Mourns A Family Killed By An Out-of-Control Driver
High speed causes most deadly crashes. People on foot and bike pay the highest cost. Other than 33 cameras, what else can the city do?
Kristi Coale
Mar 20
State Housing Bills Flood Sacramento Again With One Prime Goal: Build More, Build Faster
State Housing Bills Flood Sacramento Again With One Prime Goal: Build More, Build Faster
With YIMBYs in control of the Capitol menu, the main dish of housing construction has a side helping of tenant protection.
Adam Brinklow
Mar 22
In SF’s Election, Beware Blanket Statements About Voter Trends and Billionaire Dollars
In SF’s Election, Beware Blanket Statements About Voter Trends and Billionaire Dollars
SF said yes to cop power, a developer tax break, and big spending on homelessness and affordable homes. This doesn’t fit an easy script.
Alex Lash
Mar 7
Supes Shrink High-Rise Housing Near SF Waterfront. Will Other Neighborhoods Use This Playbook?
Supes Shrink High-Rise Housing Near SF Waterfront. Will Other Neighborhoods Use This Playbook?
Historic districts in Aaron Peskin’s backyard are now exempt from towers. State housing watchdogs call this an “active matter.”
Adam Brinklow
Mar 8
Mayor Breed Banks on Empty SF Offices Converting to Housing with Prop C’s Tax Break
Mayor Breed Banks on Empty SF Offices Converting to Housing with Prop C’s Tax Break
Election 2024: Apartment builders would get relief, but the city economist says the incentive might be weak or even have negative effects.
Adam Brinklow
Feb 29
Street Photo Spotlight: Lunar New Year Parade 2024
Street Photo Spotlight: Lunar New Year Parade 2024
Movie and music star Awkwafina had top billing, but the best moments often happened away from the spotlight. Photos by Jeremy LaCroix.
The Frisc
Feb 27
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