June 19, 2020
The Planning Department stands with the Black community
San Francisco Planning stands in solidarity in the fight against systemic racism, white supremacy, and the historic oppression of the Black Community. Black Lives Matter.
Press Releases
September 4, 2019
Mayor London Breed and Planning Director John Rahaim Announce Director Rahaim's Retirement
Director Rahaim will retire after over a decade heading the San Francisco Planning Department through times of rapid change
April 25, 2018
San Francisco Planning’s Better Roofs Ordinance Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Sustainability
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – San Francisco Planning’s groundbreaking Better Roofs Ordinance has received the American Planning Association’s (APA) Awards for Excellence in Sustainability, recognized a
February 6, 2018
San Francisco Planning Launches Public Survey for the Civic Center Public Realm Plan
Click here for a copy of the full press release.
March 17, 2017
First Comprehensive Census of San Francisco’s Street Trees Reveal Higher Number than Estimated, Substantial Opportunity to Grow Urban Forest
Year-long data collection effort provides data to develop long-term maintenance and expansion strategies with new voter-approved funding
March 3, 2017
San Francisco Planning Commission Endorses Mission Action Plan
First of its kind community-initiated effort to maintain the socio-economic diversity
and vitality of the Mission District
February 8, 2017
San Francisco Moves Forward With Groundbreaking Transportation Demand Management Legislation
Most progressive program in the country requires developers to provide on-site amenities that support sustainable modes of transportation