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Post-Entitlement Permitting in San Francisco
The Budget and Legislative Analyst Office conducted an analysis of San Francisco’s post-entitlement permit processes, survey of other jurisdictions, and identified potential practices to improve the process, particularly for housing development permits.
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San Francisco Residential Vacancies Policy Analysis
This policy analysis, initially released in January 2022 and updated in October 2022, looks at the number of residential vacancies in San Francisco, reasons for vacancies, comparison to other cities, and offers policy options for addressing vacancies based on other jurisdictions. The October 2022 update provides revised estimates based on 2021 American Community Survey vacant…
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SF Chronicle Article on HMR Report of Unpaid Commercial Rent in San Francisco
The San Francisco Chronicle published an article on a policy analysis report of unpaid commercial rent in San Francisco. The report was prepared by HMR in its role as the Budget and Legislative Analyst for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
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SF Chronicle Article references HMR Report of Hotel Rooms for Homeless during COVID-19
The San Francisco Chronicle published an article on a proposed emergency ordinance requiring the City of San Francisco to lease 8,250 hotel rooms for homeless and frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article references HMR’s analysis of the associated costs. The report was prepared by HMR in its role as the Budget and Legislative…
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SF Weekly Article on HMR Report on Affordable Housing in San Francisco
San Francisco Weekly published an article featuring an HMR analysis of the creation of high income housing vs. affordable housing in San Francisco given the growth in jobs and population in the City. The report was prepared by HMR in its role as the Budget and Legislative Analyst for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
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KPIX Report Features HMR Report & Staff
KPIX ran a story about the potential impact of Tech IPOs on the San Francisco real estate market. KPIX cited a policy analysis report written by HMR staff in their capacity as the contract Budget and Legislative Analyst’s Office for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and featured HMR staff for the story.
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SF Chronicle Op-Ed Cites HMR Report
The San Francisco Chronicle published an editorial about the Technology Industry’s impact on inequality in San Francisco. The editorial cites a policy analysis report written by HMR staff in their capacity as the contract Budget and Legislative Analyst’s Office for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
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KTVU Report Features HMR Report & Staff
KTVU ran a story about the growing shortage of Muni drivers in San Francisco. KTVU cited a policy analysis report written by HMR staff in their capacity as the contract Budget and Legislative Analyst’s Office for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and interviewed HMR staff for the story.
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SF Chronicle Editorial Cites HMR Report
The San Francisco Chronicle published an editorial from San Francisco Supervisor Mark Farrell and former Supervisor Eric Mar calling for a citywide municipal fiber network. The editorial cites a policy analysis report written by HMR staff in their capacity as the contract Budget and Legislative Analyst’s Office for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
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Local & National News Coverage of HMR Report on Housing the Homeless
Several local and national media outlets have reported on HMR’s recent report on the cost of housing the homeless in San Francisco. The report was prepared by HMR in its role as the Budget and Legislative Analyst for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Time Magazine San Francisco Chronicle
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SF Chronicle Article on HMR Study of Compliance with SF Short Term Rental Law
The San Francisco Chronicle published an article on a study conducted by HMR (in its role as the contract Budget and Legislative Analyst for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors) on compliance with San Francisco’s short term rental regulations.
