Rafael Mandelman Archives - Page 4 of 21

Homelessness

Supes hearing misses the point on homelessness

Tim Redmond - March 23, 2023

Mandelman seeks radical change in policy away from permanent housing while poverty and neoliberal capitalism take a back seat.

The Agenda

The price of ending homelessness—and how to prevent SRO evictions

Tim Redmond - March 19, 2023

A city plan that's marked for failure, and some hope of success saving vulnerable residents' homes. That's The Agenda for March 19-26

Housing

Breed admits that the city’s Housing Element is destined to fail

Tim Redmond - March 7, 2023

Mayor says, for the first time, that she has no plan to deliver on the state mandates for local affordable housing.

The Agenda

Saving residential hotels, limiting public comment—and the budget process begins

Tim Redmond - February 26, 2023

Plus: Why Downtown failed, and what we can learn. That's The Agenda for Feb. 27-March 5.

LGBTQ

Castro Theater backers continue efforts to find a solution that saves film venue

Tim Redmond - February 8, 2023

But theater owners and Another Planet Entertainment have rejected the most recent offer, which included an effort to raise $20 million for upgrades.

City Hall

Supes delay ban on remote comments, but the issue is getting even bigger

Tim Redmond - February 6, 2023

Rules Committee wants to coordinate with other boards and commissions as a wide range of activists denounce Mandelman plan.

The Agenda

Finally, public discussion on reparations begins this week at the Board of Supes

Tim Redmond - February 5, 2023

Plus: Should remote comment be abolished? And what about planning for flooding? That's The Agenda for Feb. 5-12

LGBTQ

Landmarks board punts decision on the future of Castro Theater

Tim Redmond - February 1, 2023

After five hours of impassioned testimony, a decision that isn't a decision sends the issue to the Board of Supes.

LGBTQ

The future of the Castro Theater, and its role in the LGBTQ community, now at City Hall

Tim Redmond - January 29, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission will consider whether the legendary venue can become a concert nightclub.

News + Politics

New board committees show little dramatic change—and some potential

Tim Redmond - January 25, 2023

Conservatives take over one panel, but progressives still control budget and land use—and a new committee on homelessness could take on a big role.

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Supes hearing misses the point on homelessness

The price of ending homelessness—and how to prevent SRO evictions

Breed admits that the city’s Housing Element is destined to fail

Saving residential hotels, limiting public comment—and the budget process begins

Castro Theater backers continue efforts to find a solution that saves film venue

Supes delay ban on remote comments, but the issue is getting even bigger

Finally, public discussion on reparations begins this week at the Board of Supes

Landmarks board punts decision on the future of Castro Theater

The future of the Castro Theater, and its role in the LGBTQ community, now at City Hall

New board committees show little dramatic change—and some potential

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