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Planning Department presents equity-centered housing element; advocates press for faster funding and stronger anti-displacement safeguards
Summary
At a Dec. 8 informational hearing, Planning Department staff outlined the draft 2023 housing element focused on racial and social equity, environmental justice analysis, rezoning and implementation actions; community groups urged accelerated funding, land-banking and stronger affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) protections.
Planning Department staff gave a detailed briefing Dec. 8 on San Francisco's proposed 2023 housing element and next steps toward adoption and state certification.
Miriam Chion, planning staff, described the document as "our first housing plan that is centered on racial and social equity," and said it includes needs assessment, site analysis, implementation actions and an environmental justice analysis intended to advance EJ outcomes over the next 30 years. Staff said they are working closely with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the mayor's office and outlined a schedule for adoption, Board introduction and certification.
The presentation emphasized…
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