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sf.citi hosted the final discussion of our 2021 Lunch and Learn discussion series with Assemblymember Phil Ting. We were joined by sf.citi members Airbnb, Facebook, Google, Instacart, Intuit, Twitter, Verizon, Waymo, Zoox, and more.

Assemblymember Ting highlighted how San Francisco and other Bay Area cities face a pivotal moment that could decide their future. Too many leaders in the region promote job growth while simultaneously not building enough housing, leading to an unprecedented housing market. He warned that the combination of high housing prices and remote work could lead the Bay Area to an unwanted future if leaders don’t adapt.

To address arguably the most pressing issue facing San Francisco, the City passed a $1 billion expansion of its Homelessness Recovery Plan. The plan will create an additional 10,000 placements and prevent over 7,000 households from entering homelessness over the next two years. But with this unprecedented financial commitment, the City needed to have accountability. That is why they created the Housing Goals Dashboard and the Healthy Streets Dashboard, where the City will provide updates on the progress they’re making to reach their goals.