""I'm so excited that I actually went and bought a Vanderbilt hat, and I can't wait to welcome them into my district," said San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey."
""We are excited about exploring a possible presence in San Francisco and deeply value our partnership with Mayor Lurie and his team. No decisions on location or real estate have been made.""
""Having potentially multiple universities centering their efforts, centering some of the amenities, some of their classrooms, gymnasium in this area might be a benefit," said Rodney Fong, President of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce."
Vanderbilt University is exploring a possible presence in downtown San Francisco and has been linked to the San Francisco Chronicle building as a potential site. San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey expressed enthusiasm and noted interest in housing opportunities for students. Vanderbilt emphasized that no location or real estate decisions have been made and voiced partnership with Mayor Lurie. City leaders view the prospect as beneficial as downtown continues to recover from the pandemic and remote work shifts. A 2024 Chamber of Commerce study positioned downtown as a hub for academia, and local leaders cited AI-related industry proximity for internships and workforce exposure.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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