Supervisor Campos champions affordable housing project at 2070 Folsom Street in San Francisco

The San Francisco County Board of Supervisors convened on July 4, 2025, to discuss a significant ordinance aimed at addressing the city's ongoing affordability crisis, particularly in the Mission District. The meeting was led by Supervisor Campos, who is the sponsor of the ordinance that proposes to rezone the property located at 2070 Folsom Street from its current public designation to urban mixed use, increasing the height limit from 50 to 85 feet.

Supervisor Campos opened the discussion by highlighting the critical need for affordable housing in San Francisco, noting that the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment had reached $4,126 as of February 2025. He emphasized the importance of this project, which aims to transform a city-owned parking lot into a mixed-use development that will include 139 new affordable housing units and a new park—the first in over a decade.

Gino Salcedo from the Planning Department presented the details of the proposed ordinance, explaining that the rezoning is essential for the construction of a nine-story building that will provide much-needed affordable housing in a neighborhood heavily impacted by gentrification and displacement. The Planning Commission had previously reviewed the proposal and recommended its approval, citing strong public support.

Shannon Dodge from the Chinatown Community Development Center, one of the developers involved, expressed enthusiasm for the project, which will include family-sized units and transitional housing for youth exiting foster care or homelessness. Dodge noted that community outreach had been positive, with no significant opposition to the project.

Anne Romero from the Mayor's Office of Housing also voiced strong support for the ordinance, highlighting the city's investment of $21 million in financing for the project. She reiterated the importance of developing affordable family housing in the area.

Public comments followed, with community members expressing both support and concerns. Maria Aviles from Dolores Street Community Services urged the board to consider the needs of low-income families in the housing development plans. Other speakers echoed the urgency for affordable housing, emphasizing the immediate demand in the Mission District.

The meeting concluded with a call for further public input, reflecting the community's engagement in the planning process. The ordinance represents a critical step toward alleviating the housing crisis in San Francisco, particularly for families and vulnerable populations in the Mission District.