SF Planning created these tools to:
- Improve access to information & educational material on city planning & engagement
- Increase awareness on the affordable housing, economic development and community benefit process
- Support community development and planning in San Francisco
Use these resources to facilitate conversations and guide your community’s participation in local policymaking. Our team is regularly updating content, so be sure to check in frequently. If you have any questions or would like to contribute to this guide, please reach out to: cpc.communityplanning@sfgov.org
Community Liaisons
The Cultural District and Community Liaisons spearhead partnerships and collaboration with Equity Communities and local organizations.
How can your liaison be helpful?
- Support community-driven policymaking.
- Improve access to government resources through staff support.
- Clarify government processes and procedures through education and capacity-building.
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Community Liaison Contact List
- Japantown Cultural District
María de Alva
maria.dealva@sfgov.org - Calle 24 Latino Cultural District / Mission Action Plan 2030
Oscar Grande
oscar.grande@sfgov.org - SOMA Pilipinas Cultural District
Mariah Chinchilla
mariah.chinchilla@sfgov.org - Transgender Cultural District / Tenderloin Community Action Plan
Shijia Lu
shijia.lu@sfgov.org
- Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District
Rich Sucre
richard.sucre@sfgov.org - Castro LGBTQ Cultural District
Rich Sucre
richard.sucre@sfgov.org - African American Arts & Cultural District
Aurion Wiley-Green
aurion.wiley-green@sfgov.org
- American Indian Cultural District
Sydney Céspedes
sydney.cespedes@sfgov.org - Sunset Chinese Cultural District
TBD - Pacific Islander Cultural District
TBD - Fillmore/Western Addition
Taylor Booker
taylor.booker@sfgov.org
Resources
Section 1 - Planning 101
Learn the basics of city planning in San Francisco.
- Coming Soon: What is Planning? Presentation and Facilitator Guide
- VIDEO: San Francisco’s Land Use History
- Helpful SF Planning Links and Acronyms
- Planning Glossary 2023
Section 2 - Housing Resources
Use these tools, resources, and factsheets to connect to Housing Resources and Tenant Protection services:
- Coming Soon: How to Apply for Affordable Housing in SF
- Housing Resources & Tenant Protections
- Affordable Housing 101 Fact Sheet
- Housing Element Community Field Guide
- Affordable Housing Pipeline Tool
- Housing Dashboard
- Expanding Housing Choice Community Stories
- Download the Social Media kit to promote the Housing Resources and Tenant Protections Guide (.zip file)
Section 3 - Community Investments
Understand how your community can shape your neighborhood.
Videos on our YouTube Channel
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