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Planning staff and OEWD outline downtown recovery plan as retail and office seek comeback
Summary
City planning and economic development staff told the Planning Commission the downtown core and Union Square remain vital to San Francisco’s economy and outlined strategies — from business outreach to public‑space programming and safety investments — to encourage a return of office workers and tourists.
At the Dec. 9 Planning Commission hearing, department staff and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development told commissioners the city’s downtown and Union Square remain crucial to jobs, sales tax revenue and the region’s economy, but continue to lag as office vacancies and fewer visitors persist.
Director Hillis (Planning Department) framed the downtown recovery as an equity and economic priority, noting the city’s visitor‑oriented retail and hospitality sectors were hit hardest by the pandemic. "It kept many of our businesses up and running in…
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