San Francisco Looking for Ways to Keep Businesses in Downtown San Francisco HEAD TOPICS
San Francisco Looking for Ways to Keep Businesses in Downtown
10/22/2022 6:00:00 AM San Francisco is still encouraging remote workers to return to the struggling downtown where there was a heavy tech presence
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San Francisco is still encouraging remote workers to return to the struggling downtown where there was a heavy tech presence San Francisco is still encouraging remote workers to return to the struggling downtown where there was a heavy tech presence San Francisco Mayor London Breed is among those considering what the future could look like.“We have this empty office space, it could be used for housing or other uses. We need to start thinking about biotech and green jobs and the future and what this means and how we evolve, how we adapt, how we prioritize the kind of industries,” she said. Breed said that part of is outreach companies. The city is exploring existing office space to see what it would take to adapt. They’re also trying to get business to stay and points out some have even expanded.Rufus Jeffris with the Bay Area Council said they’re partnering up for a project to look at economic strategy. Read more:
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Read more >> Let’s focus on helping people, and not businesses. Bravo to Mayor Breed for speaking up for alternative uses of buildings. Especially the housing option. It is much needed all over. Brookfield Properties, Port of San Francisco consider Pier 70 changes - San Francisco Business TimesPrior to the pandemic, Google was in talks for a big lease at Pier 70—but the large-scale redevelopment project has struggled in the years since due to the changing market. Ex-owner of rundown San Ysidro property fined by San Diego City Attorney's OfficeThe former owner of a dilapidated San Ysidro property that city officials say exposed tenants to hazardous, unsafe conditions will pay a fine of more than $165,000. Monster survey shows many are looking for a second job - San Francisco Business TimesMore workers are looking for seasonal work in the fourth quarter. But experts say it's not just retailers that can benefit. San Francisco spending $1.7 million on single public toilet that will not be open until 2025 San Francisco plans to spend an “inexplicable” $1.7 million for a single public toilet that will not be finished until 2025, an assemblyman said. Why bother? Seems like everyone in SF just uses the streets and sidewalks for toilets... San Francisco saw big increase in vacant homes, new report showsThe number of vacant homes in San Francisco increased dramatically over the pandemic. Here’s why that matters for voters. CoyoteStrikes Squat! Mayor London Breed frustrated by tech's slow return to San FranciscoMayor Breed acknowledged the city's downtown area will not be the same as before the pandemic. Well maybe she should clean up the city and companies might want to come back. Just a thought Has she been downtown? I mean, has she? Broom SF San Francisco DA Takes Legal Action to Protect Small Business Owners San Francisco Mayor London Breed is among those considering what the future could look like.Staff Reporter, San Francisco Business Times Oct 19, 2022 The Port of San Francisco says it is working with Pier 70 developer Brookfield Properties to explore “ potential modifications” to move the massive waterfront project forward.SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The former owner of a dilapidated San Ysidro property that city officials say exposed tenants to hazardous, unsafe conditions will pay a fine of more than $165,000, the San Diego City Attorney's Office said Wednesday.Updated Oct 19, 2022, 11:00pm PDT Soaring inflation has left many workers in need of additional income, and many are planning to pick up some extra work in the fourth quarter. “We have this empty office space, it could be used for housing or other uses. We need to start thinking about biotech and green jobs and the future and what this means and how we evolve, how we adapt, how we prioritize the kind of industries,” she said. Rebecca Benassini , the Port's deputy director of real estate and development, did not elaborate on what modifications are being considered, but said the Port does not anticipate any"material amendments to the project documents. Breed said that part of is outreach companies. The property's ex-owner, Jung Fang Chen of Los Angeles, will pay $166,837. The city is exploring existing office space to see what it would take to adapt. But an appraisal of a housing site known as E2 came up short in 2021, triggering a"downmarket delay" and relieving Brookfield of the time-sensitive obligation for at least a year. They’re also trying to get business to stay and points out some have even expanded. Individuals who are pursuing second jobs could represent one of those avenues. Rufus Jeffris with the Bay Area Council said they’re partnering up for a project to look at economic strategy. Benassini the unpredictable and blunt tool of reappraising E2," the Port and Brookfield are working together to"find pathways to move forward on the entire Phase 1 of the project, not just a single parcel. Chen was set to go to trial regarding the City Attorney's civil enforcement action, but agreed to a $500,000 penalty. “What we are working will probably take up to five to six months. We will come up with up a series of recommendations and strategies that identifies, recognizes what those challenges are for what we can do turn it around,” he said. The appraisals can be conducted annually for five years before both Brookfield and the Port face “bigger consequences,” Benassini explained at a Port Commission hearing in April. That can include industry diversification and taking a close look at costs. "This is a positive outcome in a case where families with small children were exposed to toxic mold, vermin and other safety hazards," San Diego City Attorney Mara W. But Jeffris said concerns around crime, cleanliness and homelessness are key too as the city considers the future." The two parties are also working on site activation and marketing, Benassini said. About 44% want the additional income to pay for holiday gifts, but 36% are hoping to turn that work into a full-time position. This article tagged under: .