News in San Francisco

At Richmond District town hall on Safeway housing project, neighbors see an assault on democracy
Some 60 people attended to listen and air their thoughts about a proposed eight-story Safeway redevelopment project in the Outer Richmond. At Richmond District town hall on Safeway housing project, neighbors see an assault on democracy

No Lockers, Just Bathrooms: What Boxer Stadium Needs To Become A Destination
Semi-pro team San Francisco City Football Club would like to use Boxer Stadium, but the conditions are lacking.

Real Estate: John M. Lee
For decades, San Francisco’s west side was treated as the City’s quieter real estate bet: foggy residential blocks, family-run businesses, immigrant commercial corridors and rows of single-family homes that felt comparatively attainable by local standards. That old assumption is…
Hunters Point’s Giant Crane Looms Over a New Demolition Fight
Residents confront plans to tear down radiologically impacted buildings across the former naval base.

Are autonomous vehicles and San Francisco development on a collision course?
It makes sense for robotaxi fleets to be parked close to their customers. But, someday, it’d make sense to put housing on those sites, too. Are autonomous vehicles and San Francisco development on a collision course?

S.F. teacher housing at 18th and Mission is on ice, emails show
The project, which was set to bring 63 units of housing for teachers, has been on paused for over a year. It's unclear how it will proceed. S.F. teacher housing at 18th and Mission is on ice, emails show

Bay Area cities rethink downtown revitalization strategies
Kimberley Davidson has lived in Oakland her whole life and remembers when she could spend all day and all night downtown. She says you still “can-ish” but that it’s harder, and one has to know exactly where to go. “I’m scared for downtown sometimes,” she said. She dons a glossy…

Sponsored: Geary Upgrades Now 80% Complete, With Major Milestones Reached
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is thanking Richmond District neighbors as one of the area’s largest infrastructure upgrades in generations reaches a major milestone. The Geary Boulevard Sewer and Water Improvements Phase 2 project is now 80 percent complete…
The Apartment Plug: Apartment Hunting in a Fast Market
In this column, I will share local rental market updates and practical advice for apartment seekers each month. To begin, let’s look at what current rent prices look like and what renters can expect during their search.