Lynette Mackey's family lost two homes in Fillmore due to eminent domain, receiving minimal compensation. The city provided a "certificate of preference" to aid displaced families in securing housing, however, most beneficiaries struggle to utilize these certificates effectively. Despite the city estimating thousands of displaced households, tracking and housing assistance plagued by inefficiency, has led to just a fraction found housing in recent years. The ongoing challenges demonstrate the systemic issues faced by displaced families in accessing affordable housing and resources meant for them.
"It's pathetic, honestly, the number of people [housed] versus the number of people who were displaced ... it just makes you want to cry," said Cathy Davis.
"The certificates let families impacted by the redevelopment of the 1950s and '60s jump ahead of others on waiting lists for housing units in the city."
"The city estimates that 5,893 mostly Black households were displaced by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency half a century ago."
"Even when they succeed, the available housing options are often still unaffordable for many of those who are eligible."
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