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The 8 Washington embarrassment
I wasn’t shocked by the vote on 8 Washington. I knew it was happening; I knew we’d lost when the EIR went through. I knew we couldn’t count on a solid progressive bloc any more. I knew that the...
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Guardian voices: The zombie condo converters
What is the shelf life of a really bad public policy concerning housing in San Francisco?When it comes to condo conversions of existing rent controlled apartments, the answer is that there is no...
View ArticleHearing could work out flaws in Lee's housing trust fund proposal
Mayor Ed Lee’s proposed Housing Trust Fund charter amendment -- which he proposed during his inaugural address in January -- will be up for review before the Board of Supervisors Rules Committee...
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Open doors await on Affordable Housing Day
Zygmund Arendt House for seniors at 850 Broderick: come on in!PHOTO VIA SOCKETSITETomorrow, 10/6 from 1pm-4pm, you can tour several of the city's affordable housing sites -- there's even a handy...
View ArticleBridge the housing-Muni divide
EDITORIAL One the most frustrating political conflicts in San Francisco this election season is the schism between sustainable transportation activists and affordable housing advocates, a split that...
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Moderate politicians push "affordable housing" definition up to higher income...
Do three-quarters of city residents really need housing subsidies, or just those most in need, at-risk, and diverse?San Francisco, its General Plan Housing Element, and various city codes have always...
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Investigation shows outsider ownership of SF's luxury condos
Map showing where the owners of Infinity Tower live.48hillsonline.orgFormer Bay Guardian editor and publisher Tim Redmond has a great new investigation on his 48Hills site showing how many new luxury...
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Opponents seek changes in Airbnb legislation before big hearing
The broad and diverse coalition opposing Sup. David Chiu’s legislation to legalize and regulate Airbnb and other short-term housing rental companies — which the Board of Supervisors will consider...
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Forum begins to bridge the housing-transportation divide
Guardian News Editor Rebecca Bowe (right) moderated the panel discussion.Steven T. JonesAdvocates for sustainable transportation and affordable housing in San Francisco — who have been pitted against...
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