San Francisco, CA streamlines conversion of office spaces into residential units
San Francisco has introduced new building code guidelines aimed at facilitating the conversion of office spaces into residential units downtown. These guidelines are designed to streamline the permitting process and encourage developers to repurpose vacant offices amid a growing housing crisis. The initiative is part of a broader effort to revitalize the downtown area and address the challenges posed by the shift in remote work trends.
San Francisco, CA
United States
San Francisco, CA deploys license plate readers to address organized theft
The ALPR cameras aim to record and ultimately deter theft, including carjacking, and sexual assault. The project includes installation at approximately 100 intersections across the city in a city-wide effort to reduce crime and promote public safety.
San Francisco, CA
United States
San Francisco, CA connects commuters to Treasure Island locations with its autonomous shuttle pilot
The nine-month Loop pilot operates two Beep self-driving shuttles on a route through central Treasure Island. Commuters ride for free and the seven-stop route starts and stops at Ship Shape Community Center. The Loop runs seven days a week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm with stops serviced every 20 minutes. Local officials are evaluating if autonomous shuttles complement the existing Muni 25 bus line, function well in daily traffic, and serve commuter needs.
San Francisco, CA
United States
San Francisco, CA takes trauma-informed approach to unhoused residents with HEART pilot
The one-year pilot creates a Homeless Engagement Assistance Response Team (HEART) with project partner Urban Alchemy. HEART members receive extensive training covering topics like naloxone administration, first aid, and de-escalation. The city's Department of Emergency Management deploys HEART for all non-emergency calls to 311 and 911 operators involving unhoused residents. HEART will link each resident with necessary services through city agencies and community service providers.
San Francisco, CA
United States
San Francisco, CA conducts Direct Cash Transfer trial for support of homeless young adults
UpTogether manages unconditional cash payments of $1,500 per month to 45 participants. Eligible residents are aged 18 to 24 years old and currently experiencing homelessness. Larkin Street Youth Services connects DCT recipients with education, housing, and case management services. The city's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and Google provided $4.5 million for the two-year pilot in hopes of reducing chronic homelessness among young adults.
San Francisco, CA
United States
San Francisco, CA Guaranteed Income for Transgender People pilot addresses economic inequities
The GIFT pilot provides monthly payments of $1,200 to 55 transgender and non-binary residents. This 18-month program prioritizes applicants who are also homeless, formerly incarcerated, or live with disabilities. San Francisco is working with Lyon-Martin Community Health Services and The Transgender District on additional services like mental health counseling and financial guidance. GIFT responds to outsized poverty and discrimination faced by transgender residents.
San Francisco, CA
United States
San Francisco, CA trials complimentary graffiti removal for neighborhood businesses
Businesses face city inspection and removal fees if they fail to quickly clean graffiti. The two-year pilot mobilizes a six-member Public Works team for the free removal of graffiti on private premises. Business owners call the city's 311 line to report graffiti and schedule exterior wall cleaning. San Francisco approved the pilot for improved blight prevention without added costs for businesses re-emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Francisco, CA
United States
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San Francisco, CA streamlines conversion of office spaces into residential units
San Francisco has introduced new building code guidelines aimed at facilitating the conversion of office spaces into residential units downtown. These guidelines are designed to streamline the permitting process and encourage developers to repurpose vacant offices amid a growing housing crisis. The initiative is part of a broader effort to revitalize the downtown area and address the challenges posed by the shift in remote work trends.
San Francisco, CA
United States
New York, NY is using COVID-19 lockdowns as an opportunity to pilot car-free street programs
New York City is using the emptiness of its usually crowded city streets to test out car-free streets during the COVID-19 pandemic. As an alternative to pedestrians' overcrowded parks and to give restaurants more outside dining room, the City is banning cars in over 40 streets. If successful, this initiative could prove to be a permanent addition to local public spaces and an improvement to New York's streets.
New York, NY
United States
San Francisco, CA
United States
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