"SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie will deliver his first State of the City address Thursday morning. He is set to highlight that San Francisco is "on the rise" and that neighborhoods are thriving once again. MORE: San Francisco eyes new strategy to put an end to drug markets: Here's what we know He's also expected to highlight his first-year accomplishments, including public safety improvements and a reduction in crime statistics along with an aggressive approach to homelessness and the drug epidemic."
"During his campaign, Lurie pledged to address housing. MORE: SF promising free or reduced cost child care for families; pathway for students to attend college His promise to make 1,500 beds available for the unhoused in his first six months fell short. Instead, his administration pivoted to strengthening drug and behavioral health services. In terms of economic recovery, Lurie will discuss downtown revitalization with increased tourism and retail returning to Union Square."
San Francisco is on the rise with neighborhoods thriving and signs of economic recovery. The city administration lists first-year accomplishments including public safety improvements, reduced crime statistics, and an aggressive approach to homelessness and the drug epidemic. A campaign pledge to create 1,500 beds for the unhoused in six months fell short, prompting a pivot to strengthened drug and behavioral health services. Downtown revitalization is underway with increasing tourism and retail returning to Union Square. Stricter RV parking rules were imposed and a Family Zoning Plan allowing taller, denser housing was approved.
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