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Rachael Tanner

Ep
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Why is opening a small business in SF so hard?

Aug 15, 2023
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Rachael Tanner
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Why is opening a small business in SF so hard?

In this episode of "We Are San Francisco," host Ben Kaplan and Rachael Tanner, president of the San Francisco Planning Commission, discuss the city's future plans. Tanner highlights the accessible roadmap for downtown San Francisco, led by Mayor Breed, and the challenges and opportunities in a post-pandemic world. The episode emphasizes the importance of a vibrant downtown as both an economic hub and the heart of the city. Kaplan and Tanner explore area-specific plans, addressing the unique needs of different neighborhoods, and cover topics like the revised 10-year plan to end homelessness and strategies to combat the drug crisis. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the complexities of city planning and the vision driving San Francisco forward.

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