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“Voters Decide on Slate of Housing Measures”
San Francisco voters faced five different measures all meant to ease the housing crisis. The Four talks to housing experts about the election results and what's next.
“How to Really Vote for an Affordable City”
In this November’s election, voters have an opportunity to weigh in on six measures that together form an “Affordable City” platform for 2015: Propositions A, D, F, I, J and K.
“SF Housing Issues”
SF Council of Community Housing Organizations talks about housing measures in San Francisco
“Election 2015: Would Prop I Slow Gentrification in the Mission?”
If you live in San Francisco, you’ve got local elections coming up next month; are you planning on voting? Last year, only about a third of eligible San Franciscans made it out to the polls. This year you might want to.
“Affordable Housing Eligibility Would Be Expanded Under Prop. K”
It was so San Francisco the way Cuihua Liang finally got an apartment — all thanks to an earthquake and a ruined freeway.
“How Prop. D Could Pave Way for Giants’ Huge Lot A Development”
The San Francisco Giants’ brass was not happy when Supervisor Jane Kim threatened to go to the ballot to force the team to provide more affordable housing at Mission Rock, the 28-acre development it wants to build on the parking lot across the Lefty O’Doul Bridge from AT&T Park.
“Controversial Measure Tackles Skyrocketing San Francisco Rents”
There is a controversial measure on the Nov. 3 ballot in San Francisco called Proposition I, which proponents say deals with the city's skyrocketing cost of housing in the gentrified Mission District.
“Is Mayor Lee’s Housing Bond Enough to Crack This S.F. Crisis?”
The number 31 changed everything for Jessica Pascasio and her fiance, Julian Aleman.
“The Affordable Housing Bond, and Fulfilling the Promises of Last November”
August 30, 2015
The first local measure on this November’s ballot will be Proposition A, the $310 million Affordable Housing Bond, a critical proposal to provide necessary funding for addressing the current housing crisis.
“S.F. Ballot Measure: Affordable Developers Get First Shot at Public Land”
Voters will likely get a say this November if affordable housing developers should get the first shot at extra city-owned land, rounding out a ballot that will be filled with real estate issues.
“S.F. Mayor Lee, Supervisor Avalos to Unveil Dueling Housing Bonds”
The solution to the city’s housing crisis could become a bidding war at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday.
“San Francisco’s Affordable Housing Problems Solved? April Fools!”
On April 1, The City convened a meeting of the 2015 Housing Bond Working Group to hammer out the details of a bond that will supposedly solve the housing crisis. In true blue-ribbon-panel style, the meeting was a lot more scripted talking than working.
“Mayor Lee Plans $250 Million Housing Bond for November Ballot”
Mayor Ed Lee will put a $250 million affordable housing bond on the November ballot, a key part of his plan to build 30,000 housing units before 2020.
“San Francisco Plans $200 Million of Bonds to Ease Housing Crunch”
San Francisco will be the least affordable housing market in the U.S. this year, with 72 percent of median income needed to pay a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage, according to a forecast by realtor.com.