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Planning Commission Receives Western SoMa Community Plan; Task Force Emphasizes Jobs, Alleys, Transportation and Community Stabilization
Summary
Task force leaders and city staff presented the Western SoMa community plan to the Planning Commission, proposing targeted upzoning on large parcels, expanded residential enclave districts, a transportation-heavy approach including alley improvements, and a community stabilization policy; staff said certification and EIR scheduling is expected early next year.
The Planning Commission spent an extended session receiving an informational presentation on the Western SoMa Community Plan from task force members and city agencies, hearing how the plan would manage growth while preserving South Of Market’s mixed‑use character.
Jim Micco, chair of the Western SoMa Citizens Planning Task Force, opened the presentation by describing a citizen-driven multi‑year process and the task force’s core principle: "preserve and enhance what's already here," including residential alleys, arts uses, and small businesses (Jim Micco). John Elberling and Toby Levy outlined the plan’s zoning approach: creation of residential enclave districts (RED)…
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