By Robert Selna SFGate.com In 1987, San Francisco banned new restaurants on Noe Valley’s 24th Street because residents felt they were losing local shops to eateries that drove up rents and caused traffic jams. Now, with nearly 15 vacant storefronts, there’s a push to get the restaurants back. Today, the city’s Planning Commission is poised to undo the rule on 24th Street that allowed new restaurants only to replace old ones. The change would follow a trend in other parts of the city that are trying to cope with the down economy and recognizing the ever-increasing importance of dining to commercial vitality. Most… read more.
Blocks hungry to fill storefronts with eateries
Thursday, January 14th, 2010Earth Day Celebrations in San Francisco
Sunday, October 18th, 2009Recycle, Reduce, Reuse! Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22nd. Do your part to contribute to a greener society and celebrate with one of several Earth Day festivities taking place around the City. Although Earth Day gives us reason to celebrate, it also serves as a reminder to live consciously and take care of our planet. Use this quick guide to Earth Day Celebrations in San Francisco to plan your own Earth Day weekend. Party for the Planet at the San Francisco Zoo Saturday, April 18th from 10 AM to 3 PM This fun and informative celebration of Earth Day is aimed at educating… read more.
City of San Francisco- Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Service
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009Want to know the name of your district supervisor? Or perhaps you’re looking for post office or library? The following link is a compilation of many of the City’s most requested and used services, along with a directional map. http://gispub02.sfgov.org/website/nuviewer/monsmap.asp?bhiw=1239&bhih=774 Courtesy of the City of San Francisco’s Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services.
Billion-Dollar Push on Public Housing
Monday, June 16th, 2008TMG, Related join nonprofit builders to overhaul S.F. projects San Francisco Business Times J. K. Dineen In a potential $1 billion investment into some of San Francisco ’s most downtrodden neighborhoods, developers — including TMG Partners and the Related Cos. — are teaming up with nonprofit builders to rebuild and expand three public housing projects. The program, dubbed Hope SF, calls for replacing some 1,500 units of existing public housing at three developments: Sunnydale, Westside Court in Western Addition and Potrero Hill. In addition to replacing the existing housing, densities at the three projects would… read more.
S.F. schools to market 8 properties
Thursday, May 1st, 2008District could raise $100M and fuel construction of 900 housing units By J.K. Dineen San Francisco Business Times The cash-strapped San Francisco Unified School District is looking into unloading eight properties that could pump upwards of $100 million into the schools and potentially free up land for as many as 917 housing units. The SFUSD this week agreed to hire CB Richard Ellis Consulting to evaluate a group of sites totalling 11.2 acres that, with special zoning changes, could accommodate 917 housing units. The properties extend from the Richmond to the Marina . A… read more.
Megaregions, Real Estate, and Destiny
Friday, March 7th, 2008By Carol Lloyd, Special to SFGate As the real estate market continues to behave like a folded paper cootie catcher, with radically divergent fortunes depending on which flap you open, I’ve been scratching my head trying to figure out why places like San Francisco, Albany and Sausalito are not following the downward trend with the rest of the dirt patches we call home. Oh, I’ve heard the explanations. Local boosters are eager to point out that no matter what happens to the rest of the planet, some cities are special, anointed by a magic… read more.
San Francisco Housing Boom Moves to Van Ness
Monday, February 11th, 20082000 Units already in pipeline San Francisco Business Times By J.K. Dineen A residential revolution is revving up along San Francisco ’s automobile row. As part of Highway 101, Van Ness Avenue has always been more about cars than people. Despite several isolated housing projects in the 1980s and 1990s, its automobile showrooms and snarled traffic have been the antithesis of the ideal of a quaint, walkable San Francisco neighborhood. But with developer-friendly zoning, decent public transit, and land prices that are cheaper than other downtown areas, the avenue has become a hot spot with builders jockeying for housing sites,… read more.
Neighborhood Associations – Strength in Numbers
Monday, August 20th, 2007Groups throughout the City are having a great impact. By Andrew Roth Roth Real Estate San Francisco is a city of many neighborhoods, both large and small. From the tiny Eureka Valley to the sprawling Sunset District, each has a unique flavor and a special set of advantages and challenges. What’s more, neighbors in each district, whether acquainted or not, often share a common set of concerns. Strike up a conversation with Joe next door, and you’ll probably find that he’s just as worried about the speeders on Scott Street, and just as pleased with the newly installed underground cabling as you are. In… read more.
Take A Vacation – In San Francisco!
Friday, July 13th, 2007You don’t have to leave the City to have fun. By Andrew Roth Short of vacation time, but still want to enjoy the summer? Take a vacation right here in the City! I’ve listed below our favorites activities and events: 1. Take a hike down to beautiful Kirby Cove, just on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge. Amazing city views, barbeque pits, and campsites. Contact 2. Take a tour of AT&T Park and learn the fascinating history and tidbits of our favorite players. Contact 3. Visit one of… read more.
Constraints on commercial real estate lending eased during the first half of 2010, a trend that should continue as more lenders re-enter the securitization market and life insurance companies pursue a broader range of deals. Unlike a year ago, financing… 