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Proposed downtown general plan amendment to increase residential densities

In June, the commission is expected to recommend a general plan amendment raising housing densities downtown, implementing the 2019 downtown specific plan. It could open the door to taller, denser redevelopment near transit.

1 mentionLast discussed Apr 23, 2026

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Accessory commercial units pilot

A new pilot would let residents run small businesses like salons or coffee takeout from their homes in downtown and Mission Boulevard districts. Some commissioners love it as a startup incubator; others want it expanded citywide or question whether it fills vacant storefronts.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 22, 2026