Stories about Growth
Some reality facing the candidates for president
Economic inequality and climate change will doom human civilization unless we take some pretty serious steps. I'm waiting for the candidate who is willing to say that.
Building momentum and the Women’s March
Plus: Newsom's got the housing crisis all wrong -- and SF negotiates with PG&E over CLeanPowerSF. That's The Agenda for Jan 21-28.
A more inclusive city budget, housing that doesn’t get built …
... and shocking data on Black unemployment during the tech boom. That's The Agenda for Jan. 14-20
What the regional housing “compact” amounts to — so far
Plenty of bills that will please developers and landlords; not so many for tenants and vulnerable communities.
Political power — in San Francisco and Sacramento
Progressives celebrate in Chinatown as Newsom puts out meaningless platitudes that ignore the issue of massive wealth inequality.
Somi sings of Harlem immigrants (and gentrification’s effects) on ‘Petite Afrique’
Jazz and global sounds combine on acclaimed artist's latest, reflecting her journey between Africa and New York.
Regional planners mount a quiet coup to promote developers and attack vulnerable communities
Public money finances secret meetings of powerful group—to encourage the Growth Machine with no protections for tenants and no barriers against displacement, all in the name of solving the housing crisis.
Central Soma: The fix is in at City Planning
Why is there no community process to determine which Soma developers will get their valuable permits under Prop. M?
A new housing ‘compact’ looks a lot like a developer’s dream
Nonprofit leaders seeking consensus come up with a deal: Modest tenant protections in exchange for more market-rate housing and displacement.
Life is hard. Say yes to that.
As we move toward the end of the year, remember: Even when the options all seem bad, you can still make a good choice.