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. The map shows both cultural districts and community action plan efforts.
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 (Transgender)
shijia.lu@sfgov.org
Aseel Fara (Tenderloin)
aseel.fara@sfgov.org
- Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District
Alex Westhoff
alex.westhoff@sfgov.org - Castro LGBTQ Cultural District
Jessica Look
jessica.look@sfgov.org - Bayview / African American Arts & Cultural District
Tolu Atoyebi
sydney.atoyebi@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
Community Investments
Understand how your community can shape your neighborhood.
Just released: Community Investments Toolkit
Other resources:
Planning 101
Learn the basics of city planning in San Francisco.
Housing Resources
Connect to Housing Resources and Tenant Protection services:
- How to Apply for Affordable Housing in SF (Dahlia Guide)
- Expanding Housing Choice Community Stories
- Housing Resources & Tenant Protections
- Download the Social Media kit to promote the Housing Resources and Tenant Protections Guide (.zip file)
Videos on our YouTube Channel
