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San Francisco Revises Housing Plan to Address State Law Violations

Mayor London Breed directs Planning Department to boost efforts in adding 36,000 new homes, amidst concerns over state decertification and funding losses.

Mayor London Breed speaks during a rally in support of the Density Decontrol legislation at City Hall in San Francisco on Monday, March 4, 2024. Mayor London Breed joined elected and City officials and housing advocates for a rally in support of the Density Decontrol legislation, which would allow for more housing on commercial corridors across the City.

Overview

  • San Francisco's initial housing plan, aiming to add 82,000 homes by 2031, faces state scrutiny for not proving its capability to meet targets.
  • Mayor Breed emphasizes a more aggressive approach to fulfill the promise of 36,000 new homes, adjusting focus towards mid-rise buildings.
  • State Department of Housing may decertify San Francisco's housing element, risking loss of crucial funding, due to plan's inadequacy.
  • Volunteer analysts find the city's plan insufficient, suggesting it would add fewer than 8,000 units, far below the 36,000-home target.
  • Breed's revised directive aims to balance neighborhood concerns with the need for more housing, advocating for development along transit corridors.