How does the Bayview integrate with the growth of Mission Bay?
Mission Bay has more jobs than housing; Bayview is slated for more housing than jobs. We need to make sure that both current and new Bayview residents are connected with the job opportunities in Mission Bay.
How does Bayview leverage the Shipyard Development for the benefit of the community?
Make the Shipyard “Small Builder” program even smaller, so that individual local contractors can develop a single lot and gain equity in the new part of our own community. Ensure a robust public planning process for the community parcels in the Shipyard. Take care to use community funds strategically, saving up for a high-dollar project if needed, so that the funds are not frittered away in dribs and drabs with most of the money going to salaries and overhead.
How do you address the diverse needs of many different neighborhoods in District 10?
Six Degrees of Communication and more public space. With better communication and more places to come together, we’ll all be in a better position to understand each other and help each other out. The next Supervisor should lead the creation of a D10 advisory network, where folks from all parts of the district regularly come together to share needs, information, and ideas. We need a kiosk in every park. Our neighborhood groups can connect to central hubs through organizations like Footprints, or online through a district-wide website. Language translation is key.
How as supervisor can you support the revitalization of the 3rd Street Corridor?
I’ve been pushing Redevelopment for years to start an economic catalyst fund, to provide working capital for existing and new businesses on 3rd. The buildout of the Radio Africa kitchen and support for the renovation of SuperSave are good starts but we can do more. We should create a historic district on 3rd Street in Bayview, calling on Dogpatch neighbors for guidance. Let’s get our Shop 3rd campaign underway, and foster connections between Bayview merchants, Dogpatch merchants, and Mission Bay customers. Bring in Leland Ave too – an extension of Bayshore, which is an extension of 3rd.
What do you propose for Candlestick Park should the 49’s move?
Redevelopment of the Candlestick area was recently approved along with redevelopment of the Shipyard. Those plans entitle the development of thousands of units of housing, a regional retail center, and possibly a large performance venue. There are a lot of kinks to work out in the Shipyard-Candlestick plans. The public should be fully informed as these plans move forward, with an opportunity for genuine influence on the details.
What new technologies and industries would you attract to District 10?
I like “Green Maritime” for the Shipyard, artisan manufacturing in Dogpatch and at Pier 70, and a digital media center in India Basin. Arts, entertainment and hospitality are a natural fit for D10, including on Bayshore Boulevard and down Jerrold Ave. We can foster a food center around the Wholesale Produce Market – food is not new tech but urban ag and local production and distribution are both green and fresh ways to capitalize on San Francisco’s reputation as an international food mecca.
How do you leverage the new Lowe’s and other development to bring jobs to District 10?
Lowe’s is doing a good job of hiring locally for their non-construction jobs, exceeding the 50% goal set by Redevelopment. The existing businesses on Bayshore look forward to serving the new customers that Lowe’s will attract, and new businesses specializing in home improvement and decor will benefit from the Lowe’s customer base as well. This small business expansion will help create jobs. Smart development of Pier 70 and Schlage Lock will too.
How do plan to address continuing crime and safety issues in District 10?
We must confront crime from all angles: vigorous enforcement of the law, especially against out-of-town drug dealers exploiting our youth; public awareness programs; more robust community policing including the successful sergeant liaison program and as many foot patrols as the City can afford; and crime prevention through investing in our youth, especially through paid on-the-job training. Safety is a shared responsibility, so the community and City leadership must do its part to properly fund police as well as crime prevention programs.
Affordable Housing vs. Development – how do you ensure there is adequate affordable housing units reserved without straining a community’s infrastructure and economic planning.
We have to make sure that the affordable housing we’re already building is being sold or rented to people in our community. I believe we can push the local preference rules farther than we have. We should anticipate that some buyers will need a co-signing program to meet the credit requirements. Backing up, we need an updated assessment of what kind of housing we need, at what income levels – do we need fewer units at more deeply affordable rates? The field of Urban Dynamics shows that a low-income community’s biggest need is income, and that too much subsidized housing can create a poverty trap, with more jobseekers than jobs. We need to focus on what makes a community whole and economically durable. We should shift our Redevelopment spending focus towards economic development and infrastructure for the most residentially-dense parts of our district, such as Hunters Point, where we have 99% housing and an almost non-existent economy. Hunters Point has a beautiful shoreline. Let’s leverage it to create recreational, entrepreneurial and local building opportunities. This would provide income and attract visitors. Let’s get our slice of San Francisco’s $8B tourism pie! The same is true for our historic resources. Dogpatch is already leveraging its charm to attract more and more small business and visitors. We can do the same with a historic district in Bayview, and revitalized shopping streets on Leland and the whole stretch of San Bruno Ave. Housing alone does not make a complete community, and lowering the price is not the only route to affordability – we can and should also increase incomes.
What is the number one issue addressed by your platform?
Negotiating change that works for all of us, by investing in people.
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