Matt over at the SFHomeBlog is keeping us honest this morning. We’ve been remiss in covering the Octavia Boulevard development, but damn it, no longer… The public comment period on the Market & Octavia Neighborhood Plan has been extended to Tuesday August 23, at 5pm. A few other resources... Read More »

Not the most substantial story (and no, our image isn’t the most relevant), but we just couldn’t head into the weekend with a big picture of trash headlining the site, so… According to the San Francisco Examiner, “Four of The City’s most blighted blocks will be spruced up with... Read More »

Home Depot will present its final Environmental Impact Report to the Planning Commission this Thursday, July 28, at 5pm in City Hall Room 400. The public is welcome to attend and comment prior to the Commissions “go”/“no-go” vote. Bring popcorn, this one should be interesting. · Home Depot debate... Read More »

Next week Home Depot is headed back in front of the Planning Commission. Having signed a lease for the old Goodman Lumber location at 491 Bayshore Blvd. over five years ago, the Depot is still seeking approval to begin development. Proponents point to desperately needed neighborhood jobs and a... Read More »

Western Addition might soon join ranks with North Beach and Hayes Valley by restricting the ability of chain stores with “standardized merchandise and esthetics” (e.g. Starbucks) to locate within their neighborhoods. A proposed ordinance, also in the works for Cole Valley, would severely restrict chains with 11 or more... Read More »