HEARING: Small Business Displacement
Thu, Apr 17
|San Francisco City Hall
This hearing aims to address concerns about the potential displacement of small businesses due to proposed upzoning plans that seek to increase housing density across the city.
Time & Location
Apr 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, Rm 400
About the event
12pm - Planning Commission Hearing
The San Francisco Planning Commission has scheduled an informational hearing on Small Business Strategies for April 17, 2025. This session aims to address concerns about the potential displacement of small businesses due to proposed upzoning plans that seek to increase housing density across the city.
Community organizations, including the Race and Equity in All Planning Coalition (REP-SF), have expressed apprehension that such upzoning could lead to speculation, demolition, and displacement of both residents and small businesses. They advocate for measures such as rezoning for 100% affordable housing and implementing robust tenant and small business protections prior to any rezoning.
The upcoming hearing will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss strategies to safeguard small businesses amidst the city's housing expansion efforts.