it is part of what you described earlier. i get to be a part of it. it is a promise to the community that they will incur the richness of our city and be part of the planning. they are part of the rebuilding. they're part of the employment and education opportunities. it is all here in front of us. i want to say simply that not only is it part of the old promises, but around us at the state and federal level, there is so much disagreement. there is so much going on pulling our attention away and making us-in what we see the future to be. i am all about building on those old promises and making sure people believe in us as we take on the reins of leadership in this city. we mean what we say about these promises. we want our african-american

community to thrive in san francisco. we want to turn away from the out-migration. with this foundation, with our adherence to all of the thousands of hours -- by the way, when we look at each other, we smile. there are still battles. we're right in the middle of it. every time we get a call from somebody in the governor's office, we're on the phone with each other because they still do not understand and have to be educated. despite the elimination of redevelopment, we are there with money, checks, and resources. we will do it. [applause] there is no secret as to how we do it. we do it with the residents of our se sector believing as a

city we can fulfill that promise. we also do it with labor. we do it with our churches and our religious leaders. we do it with activists in the community. we do it with the organizing projects that have been faithful in working with the community to remind us of what our obligations are. we do it with the san francisco foundation because they know these promises are at the heart of everything we believe and why we are still here in our city. whether i am a civil rights activist, a lawyer, a dpw director, or a mayor, i am not going anywhere until this is fulfilled. >> now we would like to continue with supervisor cohen who ably represents district 10 where the investment will be

made. [applause] >> ok. i can empathize. this process is enough to knock anyone off of their feet. i am going to have to stick to my notes. that is enough to shake me. it is good to see you. thank you for being here today. as the mayor mentioned, the committee process is unlike any process and project in the city. it took decades and was often challenging, being the longest public hearing of any project. the results were something truly unique insignificant. the years of work and dedication by the community are represented today. if you look around, you see friends from all walks of life coming to celebrate. lennar and its partners have produced something more than just a public-private

partnership. it has created a coalition of public and private entities committed not just to the physical improvements of the south eastern neighborhoods but also investing in and lifting up our current residents and organizations, as you saw demonstrated today. it is no secret the southeast neighborhoods have significant challenges. with the partnership and project, for the first time when we talk about bayview, we do not just talk about the disparity and needs. we do not just talk about a lot -- the lack. [applause] we're not just speaking from a tradition of deficit. the community is focused not on fighting for investment, but rather, in gauging on how best to shape the significant investment that is coming.

in an era of uncertainty around redevelopment funds, has not backed away -- lennar has come back away from their commitment, as to renegotiate their promises, or wait to see the full period of the redevelopment agency actually means. rather, they have done what they know is right in the community expects of them. they have continued to deliver on their furniture commitments. this is a long-term project and their investment in the southeast neighborhood, and it is important that we as a city not lose sight of why we fought so hard for this development. we brought thousands of dollars to the city. it is building one of the most dilapidated public housing sites in the city. [applause]

this project is also delivering hundreds of acres of public open space. it is improving and keeping our state park running, and it is investing in our residents to ensure they have a vibrant economic future. so i want to thank the members of 8010, thank you, labor, sfop, the citizens advisory committee, the san francisco foundation, lennar, and the community members that dedicated their time to make sure that the southeast neighborhoods are not known for what they used to be, but for what they will be. thank you. [applause] >> now i want to ask mr. richard thompson, representing the community groups that negotiated this important community investment. mr. hobson.

[applause] >> good morning. my name is richard hobson. i am a member of san francisco case, the alliance for californians for community empowerment. on behalf of the government body accountable for these funds, including the san francisco organizing project, san francisco labor counsel, the pac, cac, and mr. j moody, i want to emphasize our commitment in helping to build strong district and community, especially in the neighborhood that have been historically left out of economic opportunities in san francisco. our city is at risk of losing the economic and racial mix that are the keys to a healthy, diverse, and vibrant city. that is why this community benefits agreement, the only one of its kind in san francisco, that we negotiated with the developer are significant.

they provide a sorely needed investment into the future of the bayview hunters point and district 10. the benefits are broad. and they create access to new homes in the development for both low income and working class district 10 families and residents. and with the goal of stemming the loss of affordable housing in and around the surrounding area, this agreement is also part of a strategy to bring those families who have been displaced back to the community. [applause] this agreement also secures funds for job training and workforce development grants, and provides the opportunity for stable, living wage careers in the community. later this month, we will be launching a community input campaign so that we may be

guided by district and residents and our strategy for the use of the funds from our agreement. together, 8010 and the ic are committed to a transparent and accountable process that ensures all of the funds are deployed for the benefit of district 10 residents as an investment in the economic future of our communities. thank you. at this time, i want to introduce dr. hernandez. >> thank you. it is very nice to be here. i am glad i was here. it is a real opportunity, i think, for the san francisco foundation to be playing the important supporter role that the community and lennar have asked us to play. we are a community organization that is committed to economic

and social justice issues in district 10, as we are throughout the city and region. the specific rules we will be playing will be to administer these funds to have the maximum impact in support of the implementation committee in the areas of affordable housing and job-training, as has been mentioned. these are two areas that are the priorities to the san francisco foundation, and we have been investing in for many years. we look forward to as well a very accountable, transparent process. there have been many, many hours by the implementation committee to understand these types of programs and to begin to understand how to have maximum impact. i want to thank all of them for their partnership, kofi for your confidence in the foundation. we look forward to continuing the work with the city. it is a day that is important in terms of getting the gift.

it will be the best day when we actually have families living in the district, in affordable housing, and jobs that are really created to make economic prosperity. thank you very much. [applause] >> now i would like to ask mr. bonner, if you would -- and i want to ask members of the community, anyone who participated in any effort, to bring about this day, to please gather around for the presentation of the check. our friends from the fake-based communities, or as labor, implementation committee, dr. hahn a cut, dr. walker, please.

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