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Lincoln Property Proposes Flexible Approach for Golden Gate University Site: Office Tower or Residential Mix

Developer files plans for up to 700-foot office tower at 536 Mission Street A prominent downtown San Francisco property is moving closer to...

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ULI Real Estate Power Players Converge in San Francisco as Industry Navigates Uncertainty

The Urban Land Institute’s Fall Meeting draws thousands to Moscone West for three days of soul-searching about cities, capital, and the future of...

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San Francisco Proposes Major Overhaul of Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules to Comply with State Law

City moves to eliminate appeals and expand size limits as California’s housing crisis drives regulatory changes San Francisco is poised to significantly streamline...

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Mayor Lurie Appoints Sarah Dennis Phillips as San Francisco Planning Director Amid Downtown Recovery Push

Real estate veteran brings two decades of city experience to lead department tasked with streamlining housing approvals and revitalizing downtown core San Francisco...

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San Francisco Planning to Review Family Zoning Proposal Aimed at Creating 36,200 New Homes

San Francisco’s long-anticipated Family Zoning Plan—formally known as Expanding Housing Choice—is moving forward as city officials work to meet critical state housing mandates...

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San Francisco Planning Commission Approves Controversial 181-Unit Project in Mission District

By The Registry Staff A controversial apartment project in San Francisco’s Mission District received the green light Thursday from the Planning Commission. Several...

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San Francisco’s Portsmouth Square Improvement Project in Chinatown District Advances with Public Bid Announcement

San Francisco’s Chinatown is set for an important transformation as the Portsmouth Square Improvement Project moves forward with a complete renovation of the...

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Chirag Investment Group Moves Forward with 55,000 SQFT Hotel Project in San Francisco

A long-anticipated transformation is gaining momentum in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley as Chirag Investment Group has resubmitted plans for a four-story boutique hotel...

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Convent & Stuart Hall Proposes 65,000 SQFT Athletics Facility in San Francisco’s Laurel Heights

A new chapter is set to unfold at 2835 Geary Boulevard, where Convent & Stuart Hall has proposed plans for a modern 65,000-square-foot...

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San Francisco Planning Department Approves New 129,500 SQFT United Irish Cultural Center

By The Registry Staff The San Francisco Planning Department has given the green light to a new United Irish Cultural Center in the...

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San Francisco Mayor, Forge Development Partners Kick Off 124-Unit Office-to-Residential Conversion Project

Redevelopment of the historic Humboldt Bank Building will bring 124 desperately needed workforce housing units as part of the City’s downtown revitalization efforts....

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29,000 SQFT Flexible Industrial Asset with Residential Potential Listed for Sale for $9MM in San Francisco’s SoMa

By The Registry Staff A flexible industrial warehouse with residential redevelopment potential has been listed for sale in the heart of downtown San...

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