The San Francisco Planning Commission's recent meeting focused on a proposal to increase building height and density, particularly on the West Side. Community groups expressed concerns about potential tenant displacement due to new state laws and city policies favoring upzoning. While some city planners suggest accompanying tenant protections, advocates warn that increased building heights could necessitate the demolition of existing affordable housing. Critics argue that current policies prioritize market-rate developments, risking the displacement of long-term residents in the pursuit of increased housing availability.
"Upzoning promotes speculative development, and speculative development promotes displacement."
"We're talking about demolitions and more demolitions," said Mitchell Omerberg, highlighting concerns over housing destruction.
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