This resolution urges the Planning Department to create a map identifying sensitive communities in the city's housing plan update, aiming to protect at-risk housing and support existing residents. It also calls for policies that encourage the development of affordable housing in these areas and throughout San Francisco.
Resolution urging the Planning Department to institutionalize a sensitive communities map in the City's 2022 Housing Element Update of the General Plan; to preserve at-risk housing and provide long-term stability to existing communities; and to apply policies that specifically incentivize affordable housing production within sensitive communities and all across San Francisco.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to address housing inequities and displacement risks in San Francisco's sensitive communities as part of the 2022 Housing Element Update.
The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 20738, which directed the Planning Department to focus on racial and social equity in its work program and resource allocation.
Supervisor Chan introduced the resolution urging the Planning Department to institutionalize a sensitive communities map in the City's 2022 Housing Element Update.
The resolution was referred to the Planning Department for review and comment.
The resolution was again referred to relevant departments for additional input.
The Urban Displacement Project published a methodology for identifying sensitive communities vulnerable to displacement, which informed the resolution's recommendations.
The resolution was noted to remain active as the Planning Department continued its work on the Housing Element Update.
The resolution was filed pursuant to Board rules, concluding its legislative journey.
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