San Francisco rewrites homeless service contracts with outcomes focus
San Francisco plans to reissue more than $500 million in annual homeless service grants and contracts, shifting to an outcomes-based model. The…
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San Francisco Residents File Lawsuit Against City and State Over Transit-Oriented Housing Exclusions
A new legal challenge claims San Francisco and the state of California acted illegally by exempting nearly 1,900 parcels from a state…
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San Francisco upzoning test offers density lessons for London housing debate
An 8‑storey condo tower approved under San Francisco’s new upzoning rules is the first project to test the city’s density push. While…
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San Francisco’s BART Extends Service with Longer Trains Amid Ridership Surge
BART is increasing train capacity with longer carriages on key lines as ridership reaches new post-pandemic highs, driven by events like the…
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San Francisco Supervisors Consider Easing Inclusionary Housing Rules to Boost Development
San Francisco city supervisors are reviewing a proposal that could significantly reduce inclusionary housing requirements in an effort to stimulate new construction.…
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Self-Driving Uber Services Expand to Houston and San Francisco
Uber is set to launch its self-driving taxi service in Houston and San Francisco, potentially beginning public rides in the Bay Area…
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San Francisco’s Muni Rail Faces Scrutiny for Exclusive Bike Ban
A new video highlights San Francisco's Muni rail system as the sole operator in the US with a blanket ban on bicycles,…
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San Francisco Accelerates Office-to-Housing Conversions with Incentives
San Francisco is seeing a surge in office conversion projects, with hundreds of new housing units potentially coming online as a result…
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San Francisco’s Event Street Closures Jeopardise Cyclists Without Adequate Detours
A commentary piece highlights San Francisco's recurring failure to provide safe bike lane detours during street closures for events and construction, putting…
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San Francisco’s Urban Pulse: Lessons and Parallels for London’s Planners
A review of Streetsblog SF's July 1 headlines reveals urban challenges and innovations in transportation and housing that resonate with ongoing discussions…
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