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Willie Mays Had a Hard Time Buying a House in San Francisco

Willie Mays Had a Hard Time Buying a House in San Francisco

Willie Mays, the legendary Giant, had a hard time buying a house in San Francisco. But it wasn’t for lack of funds. As recounted in San Francisco’s draft report intended to shed light on the development and evolution of the city’s African American communities and inform the future preservation... Read More »

Recognizing and Preserving San Francisco’s Diverse History

Recognizing and Preserving San Francisco’s Diverse History

Recognizing that San Francisco “has historically given short shrift to communities of color,” the City’s Planning Department has just finished drafting a 300-page report “to assist City staff and commissioners, property owners, business owners, residents and other stakeholders gain a better understanding of the development and evolution of San... Read More »