Reminder: our general meeting, originally scheduled for tonight, is postponed to next week

Upcoming events

1. General Meeting in Mission, Wednesday, May 17
2. Housing the Homeless Panel in Mission, Tuesday, May 23
3. Book Club: "Homelessness is a Housing Problem" in Cow Hollow, Wednesday, May 31

What's going on with housing legislation in San Francisco? And what's up with the "Sunset Skyscraper"? Come for an entertaining and informative two-parter with YIMBY stars!

Annie Fryman, a legislative expert and director at SPUR, will walk us through the most recent housing legislation introduced by Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Joel Engardio.

Sonja Trauss, Executive Director of YIMBY Law, will talk about the "Sunset Skyscraper" project and how we got to this point. Is it legal? How did they get it so tall? What's going to happen next? Come to the meeting to find out!

Wednesday, May 17, 6-8pm

2505 Mariposa Street

San Francisco CA 94110

Join SF YIMBY in an enlightening speaker panel that focuses on the urgent need for permanent supportive housing (long-term housing for with social services) for formerly homeless individuals in San Francisco. Engage in meaningful discussions and discover innovative solutions to our city’s most pressing crisis. Our esteemed panelists, including experts, leaders, and community advocates, will share valuable insights and experiences, inspiring you with their passion for social justice and dedication to positive change.

Tuesday, May 23, 7-8 PM

Manny's

3092 16th Street

San Francisco CA 94103

What causes homelessness? Is it mental health issues, poverty, drugs? Gregg Colburn and Clayton Page Aldern present their researc and findings in their book, Homelessness is a Housing Problem. It's available at most places books are sold, and on downloadable audiobook via SFPL. We are eager to hear your thoughts at this book club meeting. Afterward, we'll head to a bar or restaurant on Union St. to converse and connect more informally.

Not a reader, but want to know about what's in this book? Alternative resources live here.

Please join us for the meeting even if you haven't read or finished the book! We can help you learn about it!

Wednesday, May 31, 6-7:15 PM

Golden Gate Valley Library, Downstairs Meeting Room
1801 Green Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

YIMBYs turned out to the Planning Commission last month on behalf of three housing projects. We are happy to report that all three projects were approved by the Planning Commission, though not without some consternation.

Some of these projects may go to another hearing, and we will keep you informed of future mobilization opportunities.

1. Assemblymember Matt Haney and SF YIMBY Board member Bilal Mahmood discuss getting rid of red tape in building housing on SFNext: Fixing Our City podcast: "Housing Wonks on a Mission to Shorten S.F.'s Permitting Process" (May 2, 2023)
2. The SF Chronicle explores why vacancies are high (10%) in existing housing for homeless people.
3. State Senator Scott Wiener talks housing and California politics on the Ezra Klein Show, "Democrats, Pay Attention to What’s Happening in California" (April 28, 2023)

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