What happened on Thursday, 25 August 2022
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members express frustrations over neighborhood dynamics and support for local project.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
Superintendent presented a one‑year snapshot showing district enrollment at 1,482 and about 30 family moves out of the district; committee agreed to work with town administrators and requested a cleaned data set for deeper analysis.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community leaders challenge renoviction practices and advocate for tenant protections at planning commission.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Activists urge Planning Commission to reject project due to tenant displacement concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses significant life safety issues with proposed unauthorized dwelling unit design
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents emphasize the importance of open spaces for health and cultural heritage in Chinatown.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The Blackstone‑Millville Regional School Committee voted to move $6,850 into the band transportation budget so booster fundraising can be redirected to reduce student trip costs; the voice vote passed with one abstention.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Jennifer May challenges proposed project for undermining Chinatown's cultural identity and guidelines.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
David Kim presents SFO's plan for infrastructure protection against flooding risks.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After hours of public testimony about evictions and open space, the Planning Commission voted 4-1 on Aug. 25 to take discretionary review of a proposed rear-yard expansion at 45 Bernard Street and imposed conditions including no spiral stair, no roof deck, staff monitoring and a sponsor commitment to attempt contact with prior tenants.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses advantages of penthouse vs chimney concealment for antennas at site.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Takata urges support for mid block open space crucial to Japantown's cultural legacy.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss rent control conditions and tenant protections in new housing redevelopment.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission supports legislation to establish a neon sign district in the Tenderloin.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
At its Aug. 25 meeting the Planning Commission received Laguna Honda Hospital's institutional master plan and a DPH update: the hospital was notified in April 2022 that CMS had terminated its Medicare/Medicaid contract; DPH described corrective actions and an intensive recertification effort expected through fall and early winter.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents urge halt to project endangering longstanding backyard traditions in Chinatown.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mercy Housing plans affordable senior housing at Laguna Honda, conforming to existing zoning regulations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members advocate for preserving open spaces vital for gatherings and safety.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Resident addresses false claims and safety issues related to basement unit eviction dispute.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco International Airport staff briefed the Planning Commission on an airport shoreline protection program on Aug. 25, noting a programmatic draft EIR to be published Aug. 31, a Sept. 1–Oct. 17 public comment period and a projected seven-year construction with up to 26 acres of bay fill.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Zoning Board of Appeals addresses appeals and approves changes for affordable housing at Polk Street.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents express urgent need for open spaces to support family and community well-being.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Planning Commission approved an ordinance to create a Tenderloin Neon Special Sign District on Aug. 25, 2022, aiming to ease restoration and installation of historically inspired neon signs while keeping existing sign protections and requiring clearer design standards.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Anna Staci Yovanopoulos urges protection for tenants facing displacement in Chinatown.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously pass legislation to enhance Tenderloin safety and attract visitors.