http://www.sf-planning.org// This is the syndication feed for San Francisco Planning DepartmentSat, 25 May 2013 01:17:22 -0700EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT In a city undergoing tremendous cultural, social, and demographic changes, increasing rents and property values are pushing many long-time residents and businesses out of the city. These forces pose a threat to cultural diversity. While various communities throughout San...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=187Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=187&date=20130524040454MEDIA RELEASE Washington, DC - May 22, 2013- In the aftermath of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy, the RE.invest Initiative today announced it has selected San Francisco and seven other partner cities across the country to help develop resilient urban stormwater infrastructure...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=185Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=185&date=20130522122150MEDIA RELEASE SAN FRANCISCO – A legislative proposal for new bicycle parking requirements was approved yesterday by the San Francisco Planning Commission with a 6 to 0 vote. The proposal will amend the current bicycle parking requirements in the Planning Code in response to an increase in...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=181Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=181&date=20130517101000MEDIA RELEASE SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Planning Department, along with the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District, Merchants of Upper Market and Castro, and the Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association invites residents, business owners and the media to attend a Castro...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=165Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=165&date=20130507012033ANNOUNCEMENT In recognition of Small Business Month, the Board of Supervisors recently passed an ordinance that allows the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) to waive DBI and Planning Department permit fees for awnings, signs on awning replacements and pedestrian level lightning. Only permits...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=179Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=179&date=20130507031005ANNOUNCEMENT On April 4, 2013, the San Francisco Planning Commission Planning Commission established a one-time opt-in economic stimulus policy to foster the implementation of projects that have been delayed by the recent economic recession. The policy is intended to rejuvenate development...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=177Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=177&date=20130501100740MEDIA RELEASE SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Planning Department today published the Central Corridor Draft Plan, a plan that supports growth and public improvements along and around the transit-rich Fourth Street corridor in the South of Market area (SoMa). The Central Corridor...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=173Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:30:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=173&date=20130416031652MEDIA RELEASE SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Planning Commission unanimously approved the Small Business Priority Processing Pilot Program today, a program designed to make it easier and quicker for small businesses to get planning permits. “Small businesses are significant job...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=171Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=171&date=20130411021720MEDIA RELEASE SAN FRANCISCO –The San Francisco Board of Supervisors joined the Planning and Historic Preservation Commissions in unanimously approving landmark district status to eight buildings on and near Market Street between Franklin and Valencia Streets, citing the architectural...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=169Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=169&date=20130411122840MEDIA RELEASE SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Planning Department is proud to announce that it has won two environmental analyses awards for its “34th America’s Cup Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment and Permitting” report at the 2013 National Association...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=183Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=183&date=20130520044636The San Francisco Planning Department is currently looking for planning and community outreach interns (2 paid and many unpaid positions) this summer to work with the SF planning staff on a variety of planning projects from June 3rd through August 23rd, 2013. This will be a rewarding and valuable...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=155Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=155&date=20130329024002MEDIA RELEASE SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Planning Department today announced findings from a survey on proposed improvements to Castro Street. The survey results show that residents and business owners in the Castro community like the basic design proposed for Castro Street’s...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=161Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=161&date=20130329020248The department’s 2011/12 annual report is now available online. The report has been reformatted to feature the top accomplishments of the Planning and Historic Preservation Commissions, and the Department. Covering the fiscal period from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012, the report...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=159Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=159&date=20130329024012  In November of 2012, the voters of San Francisco passed an amendment to the City’s Charter to create a San Francisco Housing Trust Fund. Among other provisions, the Amendment stabilizes the cost of future inclusionary or affordable housing requirements, with certain exceptions. Section...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=157Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=157&date=20130329024022MEDIA RELEASE SAN FRANCISCO – Merchants, community groups and property owners hoping to get a parklet in their neighborhood may now apply as the City officially opens a new call for parklets around the city. “We are thrilled to expand the ever-popular parklet program so that...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=153Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:30:00 -0800http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=153&date=20130329024519NEW ONLINE TOOL TO HELP ENTREPRENEURS & BUSINESSES START, STAY & GROW IN SAN FRANCISCO License 123 Streamlines Permits & Licenses & Creates Better Government Efficiencies Through Technology The City has launched an online tool to help new businesses navigate the...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=151Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=151&date=20130329024530Student Competition for Portable Bike Corral Designs Announced Competition Includes a Cash Prize, Exhibition of All Entries & the Opportunity to Work with a Design Firm What does the future of bicycle parking in San Francisco look like? To find out, a student competition seeking designs for...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=149Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=149&date=20130329024539http://www.jobaps.com/sf/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=PEX&R2=0931&R3=059983http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=147Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=147&date=20130215043910SPUR Talk, "The Meanies and the War Mongers: Recent Planning Lessons from SF" Recorded January 29, 2013 Listen to an audio recording of Planning Director John Rahaim's talk at SPUR   Description: Land use planning in San Francisco is often called a blood sport. John Rahaim,...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=145Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=145&date=20130329024550http://sfplanning.org/index.aspx?page=1691http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=143Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=143&date=20130502105549SAN FRANCISCO – One of San Francisco’s well-known and iconic streets, Castro Street will be redesigned to help accommodate the thousands of residents and visitors who use the street daily. “We’re excited to launch this effort and design a new Castro Street with the...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=139Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=139&date=20130329024617Due to nearby construction requiring use of the space, Showplace Triangle Plaza, located on Eighth Street between 16th and Irwin Streets, has been removed by the City. However, the City intends to build an improved plaza once construction is complete. The City plans to redesign Showplace Triangle...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=141Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=141&date=20130502105626SAN FRANCISCO – What kind of improvements would you like to see on San Francisco’s streets, and paths? Your opportunity is online at www.improvesf.com to give your input on the San Francisco Planning Department’s Green Connections network, which features over 140 miles of...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=137Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=137&date=20130502105615The Planning Department proudly announces the release of an interactive map listing all of the city's Privately Owned Public Open Spaces (POPOS) and public works of art. The Planning Department through the Downtown Plan foresees a downtown known the world over as a center of ideas, services and...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=135Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=135&date=20130329024755  PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT Commerce & Industry Inventory 2011 The San Francisco Planning Department recently published the 2011 Commerce & Industry Inventory (November 2012) with data through 2011. This report is a compilation of economic data from a wide variety of sources and may...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=133Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=133&date=20121203102428Effective January 1, 2013, most of the City’s Development Impact Fees will increase by 4.00% in accordance with San Francisco Planning Code Article 4, Section 409(b). Development Impact Fees are adjusted annually by the Controller’s Office and are based on Annual Infrastructure...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=131Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=131&date=20130502105639  SAN FRANCISCO – Owners of historic properties in San Francisco are now able to take advantage of tax savings due to updates to the Mills Act, recently adopted by the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor. These changes will allow more eligible owners to take advantage of tax-saving...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=129Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=129&date=20130329024843Got five minutes to spare? We'd love to get your input on our latest draft of the Green Connections network. First, click here to view the map. Then take the survey online or fill it out at your convenience by downloading it. Any answers you give in the following survey are...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=127Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=127&date=20130329024855SF Planning has an opening for a GIS Business Analyst (1053 IS Business Analyst-Senior). Posting closes soon, so please apply as soon as possible. Full job description Under general direction of the Director of Information Technology and Operations, the GIS Business Analyst advances the...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=125Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=125&date=20121018100154SF Planning has released the latest version of the Environmental Review Guidelines, a tool to help standardize and streamline work by staff and consultants. The guidelines include a section on project management. To view or download the guidelines, visit the Consultant Resources page at:...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=122Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=122&date=20121014110221The Planning Department is seeking responses to a short on-line survey regarding the Pipeline Report and related dataset and how we may improve it. Please take our brief survey! To review a copy of the current pipeline report, go here. Please respond by Wednesday, October 31, 2012. For...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=123Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=123&date=20121017094751  SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the San Francisco Planning Department released a map featuring over 140 miles of ‘green connectors’– special streets and paths linking pedestrians, cyclists and wildlife to parks and other open spaces throughout the city. “Every San...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=119Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=119&date=20130502105700Program designed to promote active transportation and greater access to parks identifies over 140 miles of ‘green connectors’ throughout San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO – Media and the general public are invited to attend a ‘Green Connections’ open house to view a...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=116Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=116&date=20130502105714SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Planning Department was recognized for innovation in government today, as recipient of a ‘Bright Ideas in Government’ Award from the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard University. The university recognized the...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=114Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=114&date=20130329025010The Planning Department is seeking responses to a short on-line survey regarding the Commerce & Industry Inventory (C&I). Please take our brief survey! To review a copy of the current C&I, go here.  The Department will review your responses as it considers possible changes to...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=108Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=108&date=20130329025022This is a reminder that the Planning Department has a new fee schedule that became effective Friday, August 31th. Click here to view the new 2012 Fee Schedule.    http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=100Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=100&date=20130502105732SF Planning was presented the ‘Government-to-Citizen, Local Government’ award for our popular tool, the Property Information Map. It was recently honored at the annual Digital Government Achievement Awards hosted by the Center of Digital Government, an award program open to government...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=106Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=106&date=20130329025057http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/place/article/Market-Street-proposals-focus-on-flow-3783302.phphttp://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=104Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=104&date=20120813100344http://www.sfmayor.org/index.aspx?page=846&recordid=66&returnURL=%2findex.aspxhttp://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=102Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=102&date=20130502105756  PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT Downtown Plan Annual Monitoring Report 2011 Staff Contact: Scott Edmondson, Planner, scott.edmondson@sfgov.org. The San Francisco Planning Department published the Downtown Plan Annual Monitoring Report 2011. It summarizes business and development trends...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=98Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=98&date=20130502105811JUNE 13, 2012 UPDATE The Community Safety Element was heard at the Planning Commission for initiation on Thursday May 17, 2012. Click here to view the presentation. The Element will be heard at the Planning Commission for adoption on Thursday June 14, 2012. Click here to download the...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=80Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=80&date=20130502105829http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=96Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=96&date=20120530094327Transit Center District Plan Approved by Planning Commission Project to create new downtown heart in San Francisco now goes to the Board for approval SAN FRANCISCO – The Transit Center District Plan was approved by the San Francisco Planning Commission today, moving the city one step...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=94Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=94&date=20130502105846sfbetterstreets.org SAN FRANCISCO – Businesses and individuals wanting to install bike racks, benches or public art in their neighborhood streets have a new tool, www.sfbetterstreets.org, a comprehensive ‘how-to’ site that walks users through the process. Developed by the...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=92Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=92&date=20130502105900This is the second neighborhood profile the Planning Department has released since the Census Bureau transitioned to the American Community Survey, a year-round sample of around 7,000 households per year for San Francisco. These data are on a rolling five-year basis released yearly at the census...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=88Mon, 14 May 2012 12:15:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=88&date=20130502105913http://tsp.sfplanning.orghttp://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=90Mon, 14 May 2012 01:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=90&date=20130502105930The Planning Department has during the past few years prepared socio-economic profiles with data from the 2010 Census as well as from the American Community Survey for the various neighborhoods in the City, including supervisorial districts. The 2010 Census, released in March of 2011, showed a...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=86Fri, 11 May 2012 15:30:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=86&date=20130502105947  The San Francisco Planning Department recently published the 2011 Commerce and Industry Inventory. This report is a compilation of economic data from a wide variety of sources and may be used for economic analysis and policy formulation. Similar to the Housing Inventory Series, the Commerce...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=84Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=84&date=20130502105959Eastern Neighborhoods Legitimization Program Program Extended to November 12, 2012 Community Meeting You’re invited to learn more about the Eastern Neighborhood Legitimization program and to find out if your business is eligible. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Sports Basement,...http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=82Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=82&date=20130502110009http://www.sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=2925http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=78Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.sf-planning.org//index.aspx?page=2719&recordid=78&date=20130502110020