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Planning Department releases "Makers & Movers" food‑and‑beverage economic cluster study; commissioners press transit, space, and enforcement questions
Summary
A year‑long Planning Department study found growth in food-and-beverage manufacturing and distribution (PDR) in San Francisco and recommended actions on affordable PDR space, technical assistance, workforce development and access; commissioners requested follow‑up on enforcement of PDR zoning, transit for off‑hour workers and financing models (CDCs and tax credits).
The Planning Department presented the Makers & Movers Economic Cluster Study on Nov. 13, 2014, calling attention to opportunities to support food‑and‑beverage production, manufacturing and distribution businesses (PDR) in San Francisco.
Diana Sokolov, senior planner, said the report is the product of a yearlong study conducted with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), SPUR and a steering committee and highlighted four top challenges: affordable and suitable space, technical assistance for small and immigrant operators,…
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