And The 2013 America’s Cup Will Be Held In…San Francisco!
The racing syndicate’s self imposed deadline to announce the site of the 2013 America’s Cup expires today, with San Francisco trying to hold off a spinnaker flying (or perhaps luffing)…
San Francisco Board Of Supes Unanimously Back America’s Cup Bid
As a plugged-in tipster reports, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to back the Mayor’s latest proposal to host the next America’s Cup in San Francisco. Larry?
The South Mission Historic Thirteen (and Another 988)
The Planning Department’s recently completed South Mission Historic Resource Survey of 3,752 individual properties within the roughly 100 block square bounded by 20th Street, Cesar Chavez, Potrero Avenue and Guerrero…
555 Washington Round Two Vote Redux: EIR Approved But…
We should have been much more clear in yesterday’s post with respect to the Planning Commission’s voting on the proposed 555 Washington project. While the EIR for the project was…
555 Washington: Round One Goes To The Opponents (But No KO)
San Francisco’s Planning Commission voted three to two against certifying 555 Washington‘s Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Commissioners Hisashi Sugaya, Kathrin Moore and Christina Olague voted against certification, Bill Lee and…
Eastern Neighborhoods “Amnesty” To Continue Business As Usual
The San Francisco Planning Department is offering zoning “amnesty” to 7,000 property owners that aren’t currently compliant within the recently rezoned Eastern Neighborhoods. Thus far, one landlord has applied for…
It’s Official, No New Restaurant Or Bar Locations In North Beach
The San Francisco Planning Commission favored it, the Board of Supervisors approved it, and it’s now local law: no new restaurant/bar spaces in North Beach. Oh, and the bill also…
Market-Octavia Plan And Requisite Rezoning Approved By The Board
While the General amendments for the Market-Octavia Neighborhood Plan were approved in October, the pivotal rezoning has finally caught up. The zoning allows developers to construct buildings that pack more…
Request For Proposals For San Francisco’s Seawall Lot 337
The Port of San Francisco is now calling on “experienced development teams” to respond to their official “Request for Developer Qualifications/Proposals” (RFQ/P) for the 16 acres that comprise San Francisco’s…
San Francisco’s Market & Octavia Neighborhood Plan Moves Forward
According to SF New Developments, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Land Use and Economic Development Committee has “approved the overall Market & Octavia Neighborhood Plan and have established the…