"As San Francisco leaders finalize their plan to make way for thousands of new homes, they have heard the same criticism: New construction could dramatically change the quaint and quirky character of San Francisco neighborhoods. On Wednesday, the Planning Department and Supervisor Connie Chan will host a community forum to discuss designating 10 neighborhood buildings as historic landmarks there. The event will inform Mayor Daniel Luries Family Zoning Plan, which includes a landmark designation program."
"Buildings that receive historic landmark status also enjoy special protections against demolitions and renovations. And if a developer wants to redevelop the historic property, their design often has to adhere to certain rules to maintain the building's historic character. Juliana Lamm-Perez, a volunteer lead with Grow the Richmond, agreed that some of the buildings under consideration should be protected, but said others are a stretch."
San Francisco leaders are moving forward with plans to create thousands of new homes while addressing neighborhood character concerns through a landmark designation program tied to the Family Zoning Plan. The Planning Department and Supervisor Connie Chan convened a community forum to discuss designating 10 Richmond neighborhood buildings as historic landmarks. Historic designation would grant protections against demolition and impose design rules on redevelopment to preserve character. Community advocates support protecting certain buildings but question some selections as lacking clear historical significance. The process seeks neighborhood feedback while balancing housing expansion and preservation goals.
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