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Proposed Folsom Street development won’t overshadow SoMa park, study finds
By on October 20, 2018
The San Francisco Recreation and Parks Commission greenlit a six-story, mixed-use housing project slated to rise at 1075-1089 Folsom St. this week despite concerns the development will cast a shadow »

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Reports suggest radioactive contamination affects Hunters Point Shipyard in areas never tested by Navy
By on October 18, 2018
Two new reports released Thursday show that radioactive contamination at the Hunters Point Shipyard is far more widespread than previously known. Independent research conducted by former researchers of the University of »

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Brewpubs would be banned from serving hard liquor in Mission District under tightened restrictions
By on October 18, 2018
The San Francisco Planning Commission on Thursday tightened restrictions on new bars and alcohol-serving restaurants vying to set up shop in the Mission District in an effort to curb gentrification »

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High-tech trash bins arrive at Civic Center
By on October 17, 2018
Six new, high-tech garbage bins landed at UN Plaza Wednesday morning. No, not the Bigbelly bins that have made appearances in the Castro, paid for by Community Benefit Districts funds. »

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Supes reject environmental appeals, approve India Basin housing development
By on October 16, 2018
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a more than 1,500 unit housing development with parkland and commercial space in India Basin Tuesday after rejecting appeals of the project. The board »

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City easing onerous approval process for accessory dwelling units
By on October 8, 2018
San Francisco’s program to permit accessory dwelling units, or in-law units, has resulted in just 81 new homes, a low rate city officials are keenly aware of, and trying to »

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Seismic report on existing tall buildings recommends re-inspection
By on October 4, 2018
A first of its kind study of tall buildings in San Francisco released Thursday recommended the re-inspection of buildings with a specific type of steel construction, which was found to »

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SF secures federal funding to help house 99 homeless persons
By on October 1, 2018
San Francisco’s effort to address homelessness just got a boost from the federal government with $1.8 million in rent subsidies that’s expected to help house 99 homeless persons with disabilities »

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