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Historic Preservation Commission adds five businesses to Legacy Business Registry amid testimony on evictions and displacement
Summary
The commission unanimously approved five Legacy Business Registry applications (Babylon Burning Screen Printing; The Mindful Body; The Plow and Stars; Slims; The Lab SF). Owners and directors described financial pressure, evictions and rent increases; staff said registry recognition and a small grants program may help but legal limits restrict commercial eviction control.
At its Feb. 7, 2018 hearing the San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved five Legacy Business Registry nominations, with staff recommending full support for each application.
Shelley Caltagirone, preservation staff, presented summaries and recommended character-defining features where applicable for Babylon Burning Screen Printing (founded by Steve Patton; bulk plastisol screen printing), The Mindful Body (wellness studio opened in 1994), The Plow and Stars (Irish pub and live music venue opened in 1975), Slims (longstanding South of Market music venue), and The Lab SF (a nonprofit arts…
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