What happened on Monday, 25 April 2022
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mission Bay waterfront park projects face delays due to staffing shortages and regulatory challenges.
San Francisco County, California
Participants express confusion and alarm over inconsistencies in housing plan evaluations.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Safai addresses housing production amendments to tackle San Francisco's housing crisis.
Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), West Chatham, Town of Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
City officials discuss creative solutions for trolley expansion amid staffing shortages.
Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), West Chatham, Town of Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
The Cape Cod Commission proposed a 2023 UPWP that would allocate roughly $900,000 to regional planning, focusing on a Station Avenue corridor safety and multimodal study, roadway safety audits and an EV charging station inventory and mapping update. The MPO approved release of the draft for public comment.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors propose amendments to quadplex legislation to enhance affordability and prevent displacement.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors debated three competing rezoning/density‑exception proposals for RH zoning districts, trading off unit production, affordability controls, and anti‑speculation measures. The committee accepted multiple amendments, triplicated files for separate amendment tracks, and continued the duplicated and original files to May 9 for further analysis. (350 characters max)
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City identifies key projects for earthquake safety and flood defense, starting predesign in 2023.
San Francisco County, California
Public speakers urge supervisors to prioritize affordability and housing equity amid zoning debates.
Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), West Chatham, Town of Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
The Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization voted to approve annual self‑certification statements, endorse a revised MPO memorandum of understanding, and release draft UPWP and 2023–27 TIP documents for 21‑day public comment. The MPO also approved a TIP amendment to cover a cost increase for an Orleans roundabout.
Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), West Chatham, Town of Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Senator Markey's meeting with select officials raises concerns about equitable public participation.
San Francisco County, California
The Land Use & Transportation Committee voted unanimously to forward an ordinance that defines and regulates adult entertainment venues in specified commercial and mixed‑use districts and prohibits adult businesses in the Chinatown Community Benefit District. (350 characters max)
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors debate the compatibility of housing affordability plans with the city's general plan.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planners discuss adaptations to waterfront infrastructure amid sea level rise and earthquake threats.
Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), West Chatham, Town of Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
MPO submits letter of intent for National Scenic Byways grant for Old Kings Highway updates.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Marr challenges planning department on housing affordability and consistency with city goals.
San Francisco County, California
The city controller reported a web‑scraped estimate of about 3,000 intermediate‑length occupancy (ILO) listings in San Francisco and warned many may be operating outside the city’s permitting rules; planning staff and the rent board described limited enforcement tools and urged tenant protections and clearer processes. (350 characters max)
San Francisco County, California
Planning Department to present new analysis on affordable housing strategies in four weeks
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Comptroller's City Performance Unit presented the annual GO bond report covering nine active bond programs, flagged schedule delays and added a new watch list of components with significant extensions; the presentation emphasized citywide issues—permitting, regulations, pre-bond planning and deferred maintenance—and offered actionable recommendations.
Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), West Chatham, Town of Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Cape Cod RTA introduces Wi-Fi on buses and gears up for Cape Flyer service.
San Francisco County, California
Preston emphasizes an ownership requirement to prevent demolition and protect current residents.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City seeks $18.4M in grants for Aeslas Creek Resilience Streets project funding.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Citizens General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee voted to adopt a resolution under AB 361 finding the state and city remain in a COVID-19 state of emergency and authorizing remote-only meetings for at least 30 days, with a roll-call vote of present members recorded as unanimous.
Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), West Chatham, Town of Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Cape Cod MPO staff reported coordination with MassDOT to nominate Route 6 for the FHWA alternative fuel corridor program to prioritize federal EV infrastructure funding; the commission is also preparing a National Scenic Byways grant application for Old Kings Highway to update cultural resources and create an online visitor resource.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Port staff told the Citizens General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee that the Embarcadero Seawall is 'past its prime,' the multi-hazard risk assessment estimates roughly $30 billion in potential damages by 2100, and 11 early projects have entered predesign with planning-level costs of $650 million–$3 billion; Army Corps and federal grants could unlock matching funds but Port matching will be required.
San Francisco County, California
Corey Smith highlights mismatch between housing solutions and the severity of the crisis.