"We talked about the history of development in this city and why, for decades starting in the 1960s, people fought against the Manhattanization of San Francisco. A lot of that history is very relevant right now (particularly the fact that the progressives fought for more housing and the pro-development faction refused to do anything that would undermine the profits of office developers)."
"I had a great time this week appearing with Kevin Jones and D. Scot Miller on The Doomloop Dispatch podcast. We talked about the history of development in this city and why, for decades starting in the 1960s, people fought against the Manhattanization of San Francisco. A lot of that history is very relevant right now (particularly the fact that the progressives fought for more housing and the pro-development faction refused to do anything that would undermine the profits of office developers)."
San Francisco experienced sustained resistance to Manhattanization beginning in the 1960s. Progressive factions consistently advocated increasing housing supply to address urban needs. Pro-development interests prioritized office construction and resisted measures that would reduce developer profits. These opposing priorities shaped decades of policy battles and political actions. The Engardio recall emerged from the same tensions over development priorities and accountability. Historical patterns of housing advocacy versus protection of office profits continue to influence current debates. Understanding these dynamics clarifies why contemporary housing and development conflicts remain contentious and politically charged in the city.
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