Culture Reporter 

Zara Stone

Using AI tools and riding a wave of Lurie-era optimism, a crew of civic hackers want to fix San Francisco.

A new report blames the Department of Public Works for poor designs and excessive expenses.

When I decided to open a wine bar and entertainment venue on Mission Street I had no idea planning and permitting reform were just a mirage.

The $700-a-month Mint Plaza pods in Downtown San Francisco have apparently run afoul of the city’s building code.


New legislation would make more than 100 changes to the planning code with the goal of bringing new businesses to the city.