Letters: Returning to office provides benefits but so does hybrid work
Briefly

San Francisco is at the forefront of promoting hybrid work, recognized for its environmental and community benefits. Telecommuting helps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and alleviates transit congestion. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission indicates that without telecommuting, achieving climate goals could incur additional costs. The article criticizes the push for a return to office, suggesting it serves only the interests of bankers and commercial real estate owners, rather than supporting vibrant neighborhoods that thrive on diverse local activities.
Hybrid work works. Telecommuting reduces greenhouse gas emissions and transit crowding. Embracing telecommuting will cost an additional $159 billion to meet climate goals.
Repeating the mistakes of previous generations by propping up downtown commercial real estate sets us up for another boom-and-bust cycle. Vibrant neighborhoods have diverse activities.
Read at San Francisco Chronicle
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