year. from 2008-2014 we had this amount of square feet allocated and leaving this amount surplus by the end of the year. the amount under the program available is 1.7 million square feet. from 2008-2014 developers constructed 1.6 million square feet of net commercial base in districts and half was office space, 30% hotel and retail and a small amount of cultural institutional and educational made up the remaining 20%. hotel and sales tax collections have seen city growth since the recession with hotel tax collections in particular showing a sharp rise in 2013 and growing 106 percent since 2008. annual business tax collections have also increased by 55% over the period from

387 million in 2008 to 612 million in 2014. part of that increase is due to new business tax structure that took effect in 2013 but another reason is unemployment in the city has introan to unprecedented levels and increased 10% by 2008 and downtown jobs have grown by 14%. at the end of 2014 that were 630,000 jobs in san francisco and all time high and the city has added thousands of jobs and many are located in the downtown districts and you can see compared to the city as a whole downtown has a higher proportion of office jobs and fewer retail, pdr or cultural institution and

educational jobs. the downtown plans 1,000 new housing units constructed city wide every year. you can see that the housing production dropped significantly during the recession but since rebounded to recession levels. over the 2008-14 period there were over 14,000 units produced city wide and many located in the c-3 district so we're seeing a significant share of the city's new housing downtown. one potential impact of housing close downtown can be seen here and they walk much more than city residents overall and workers commuting on the other hand are likely to take transit. looking into the

future we have 3.6 million of office development in the c-3 district and representing the 12 million square feet. the two major locations are at candlestick point and mission bay. almost 54 units of housing are in the pipeline of the residential pipeline. the overall pipeline includes the master plan projects at treasure island and park merced and candlestick park and 25,000 units. and then the five year downtown monitoring reports include a section covering major developments in the arena of historic preservation. the period from 2008-2014 has seen the formation of this

commission, the issuance of over 300 certificates of appropriateness and permits to alter and air completion of multi-year historic survey as part of the district plan. these images though case several of the rehabilitation projects downtown which are highlighted in the report. so as part of the transit center district plan process an indepth survey was completed in the area surrounding new montgomery street and resulted in expansion of the mission 2nd street conservation district to third street and inclusion of three buildings to the commission's landmark designation program and article 11 reclassification of 26 buildings within the planned area. the downtown plan established a special use district around the transbay terminal to shift construction to the area and historic resources in the traditional

financial district and enabling owners of buildings for preservation to sell rights to developers in the special use district. the ordinance was amended by the board of supervisors in 2010 to allow owners of historic buildings to sell rights to any c-three lot. today many have been certified under this program. this represents about 72% of the total 8 million square feet of potential development rights enabled by the program. and with that i am happy to answer any questions. thank you very much. >> thank you. why don't we take public comment first. does any member of the public wish to comment on this item? seeing none. public comment is now closed and bring it back to the commission for questions or

comments. commissioners any? commissioner. >> well, i am interested in year doing this monitoring. how did it come about and how do the topics, the categories -- >> [inaudible] >> [inaudible] >> sure, yeah. when the plan was passed in 85 there was a section that was put into administrative code that basically -- it's a little vague but it basically requires that the planning department every year monitor certain things that relate to the goals of the plan, and so the plan for example has goals to reduce single occupancy auto commuting into downtown and so every year we kind of look at the census and what it says

about how people are getting downtown so it's in the administrative code and that's why we do it, and it lists the topics that need to be covered, but it's a little bit vague. yeah, it's in the administrative code, yes. >> well, i guess where i am coming from is our relationship at historic preservation to the categories and -- [inaudible] interested in is how the urban form, urban design, quality of life -- how that is being tracked because -- you know, in terms of the amenities that are provided in the downtown area to improve and enhance our quality of life and one of course is historic preservation and what we're doing and how that is integrated downtown, so i am

just interested -- you know, seeing the natural qualities, the trees, the parks, the open spaces, the way the buildings have been designed. i would be interested in how that is being monitored. it doesn't appear to be in the [inaudible] oh like you say it's in a little vague there is an opportunity to recommend a esthetic being monitored i would be interested in that. it needs to come to this commission back to the planning department and that's what my thoughts are. >> there is a section on open space in the report. >> okay. >> public and private. >> okay. i guess that comes from that too so i should go back and scrutinize that and meets my thinking. >> absolutely. we welcome new ideas -- >> [inaudible] >> any additional ideas. >> you're right. there is that open space in there.

>> there is open space and there is no design review process in san francisco so that's hard to moon torbecaus because it's objective. >> any other comments commissioners? then our hearing is adjourned. thank you. [gavel]

>> hi, i'm lawrence corn field. welcome to building san francisco. we have a special series, stay safe. we're looking at earthquake issues. and today we're going to be talking with a residential building owner about what residential building owners and tenants can and should do before earthquakes and after earthquakes. ♪ ♪ >> we're here at this wonderful spur exhibit on mission street in san francisco and i have with me today my good friend george. thanks for joining me, george. and george has for a long time owned residential property here in san francisco. and we want to talk about apartment buildings and what the owner's responsibilities

might be and what they expect their tenants to do. and let's start by talking a little bit about what owners can do before an earthquake and then maybe after an earthquake. >> well, the first thing, lawrence, would be to get together with your tenants and see if they have earthquake insurance or any renters insurance in place because that's going to be key to protecting them in the event of a quake. >> and renters insurance, there are two kinds of insurance. renters insurance coffers damage to goods and content and so forth. earthquake insurance is a separate policy you get after you get renters insurance through the california earthquake authority, very inexpensive. and it helps owners and it helps tenants because it gives relocation costs and it pays their rent. this is a huge impact on building owners. >> it's huge, it really is. you know, a lot of owners don't realize that, you know, when there is an earthquake, their money flow is going to stop. how are they going to pay their

mortgages, how are they going to pay their other bills, how are they going to live? >> what else can property owners do in residential rental housing before an earthquake? >> well, the first thing you want to do is get your property assessed. find out what the geology is at your site. get an expert in to look at structural and nonstructural losses. the structural losses, a lot of times, aren't going to be that bad if you prepare. an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. get in there and get your property assessed and figure it out. >> so, what is a nonstructural issue that might cause losses? >> well, you know, pipes, for instance. pipes will whip around during an earthquake. and if they're anchored in more numerous locations, that whipping won't cause a breakage that will cause a flood. >> i've heard water damage is a major, major problem after earthquakes actually. >> it is. that's one of the big things. a lot of things falling over, ceilings collapsing.

but all of this can be prevented by an expert coming in and assessing where those problem areas and often the fixes are really, really cheap. >> who do you call when you want to have that kind of assessment or evaluation done? >> the structural engineering community is great. we have the structural engineers association of northern california right here in san francisco. they're a wealth of information and resources. >> what kinds of things might you encourage tenants to do besides simply get tenants renters insurance and earthquake insurance, what else do you think tenants should do? >> i think it's really important to know if they happen to be in the building where is the safest place for them to go when the shaking starts. if they're out of the building, whats' their continuity plan for connecting with family? they should give their emergency contact information to their resident manager so that the resident manager knows how to get in touch. and have emergency supplies on hand.

the tenants should be responsible to have their extra water and flashlights and bandages and know how to use a toilet when there's no sewage and water flows down. and the owners of the building should be proactive in that regard as well. >> so, george, thank you so much for joining us. that was really great. and thanks to spur for hosting us here in this wonderful exhibit. and thank you for joining us . >> working for the city and county of san francisco will immerse you in a vibrate and dynamic city on sfroert of the art and social change we've been on the edge after all we're at the meeting of land and sea world-class style it is the burn

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>> hello, my name is jamie harper. in this episode, we are featuring the park locations in your very own backyard. this is your chance to find your heart in san francisco with someone special. golden gate park's largest body of water is this lake, a popular spot for strolling and paddling around in boats, which can be rented. created in 1893, it was designed foreboding and -- for boating.

it is named for the wild strawberries that once flores. a pleasant trail follows the perimeter past huntington falls, 110 foot waterfall. two bridges connect the trail to the island. the climb to the hills summit, the highest point in golden gate park at more than four hundred feet. you can get quinces of the western side of the city through -- glimpes of the western side of city through a thick trees. the lake is ada accessible. it has a peaceful atmosphere where you can enjoy a warm day. walk along the lake and watched many ducks, and swans, and seagulls. it is a tranquil spot to stroll, enjoy each other's company, and sail away. many couples come here to take a

ride around the lake, floating under the bridges, past the pavilion and waterfall. for a quiet getaway, it makes for a memorable and magical experience. located on 19th avenue, this grove is the place to wear your hiking boots, bring your family, and bring the dog because it has so much to offer you and your loved ones. it is a truly hidden gem in the city. the part is rich with eucalyptus trees. long paths allow you to meander, perfect for dog walking in a wooded environment. >> i enjoy this base and the history behind it. the diversity that exists in such an urban city, the

concrete, the streets, cars, we have this oasis of a natural environment. it reminds us of what san francisco initially was. >> this is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available to get you there easily. and the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. there is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is the place to find some solitude from the city and appreciate what you share with a wonderful breath of fresh air. , an experienced this park and

enjoy the peoples, picnics, and sunshine. this is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved one hand in hand. located in the middle of pacific heights on top of a hill, lafayette park offers a great square a of a peaceful beauty. large trees border greenery. it features tables and benches, a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. there are plenty of areas for football, frisbee, and picnics. it is very much a couple's part and there are a multitude of experiences you can have together. bring your dog and watch the mean go with the community or just picnic at one of the many tables and enjoy all of the park has to offer. many couples find this is the perfect place to put down a blanket and soak up the sun. it is a majestic place you can share with someone you cherish.

it is located along the 1 and 10 buses and is accessed from the 47 and 90 buses. it is ada accessible. for more information about reserving one of these locations, call 831-5500. this number is best for special events, weddings, picnics, and the county fair building. for any athletic fields and neighborhood parks, 831-5510. you can also write us. or walking in and say hello at old lock cabin, golden gate park. and of course you can find more information and reach us at sfrecpark.org.

>> feel like it really is a community. they are not the same thing, but it really does feel like there's that kind of a five. everybody is there to enjoy a literary reading. >> the best lit in san francisco. friendly, free, and you might get fed. ♪ [applause] >> this san francisco ryther created the radar reading series in 2003. she was inspired when she first moved to this city in the early 1990's and discover the wild west atmosphere of open mi it's ic in the mission. >> although there were these open mics every night of the

week, they were super macho. people writing poems about being jerks. beatty their chest onstage. >> she was energized by the scene and proved up with other girls who wanted their voices to be heard. touring the country and sharing gen-x 7 as a. her mainstream reputation grew with her novel. theses san francisco public library took notice and asked her if she would begin carrying a monthly reading series based on her community. >> a lot of the raiders that i work with our like underground writers. they're just coming at publishing and at being a writer

from this underground way. coming in to the library is awesome. very good for the library to show this writing community that they are welcome. at first, people were like, you want me to read at the library, really? things like that. >> as a documentary, there are interviews -- [inaudible] >> radar readings are focused on clear culture. strayed all others might write about gay authors. gay authors might write about universal experiences. the host creates a welcoming environment for everybody. there is no cultural barrier to entry. >> the demographic of people who come will match the demographic of the reader. it is very simple. if we want more people of color,

you book more people of color. you want more women, your book more women. kind of like that. it gets mixed up a little bit. in general, we kind of have a core group of people who come every month. their ages and very. we definitely have some folks who are straight. >> the loyal audience has allowed michelle to take more chances with the monthly lineup. established authors bring in an older audience. younker authors bring in their friends from the community who might be bringing in an older author. >> raider has provided a stage for more than 400 writers. it ranges from fiction to

academics stories to academic stories this service the underground of queer fell, history, or culture. >> and there are so many different literary circles in san francisco. i have been programming this reading series for nine years. and i still have a huge list on my computer of people i need to carry into this. >> the supportive audience has allowed michele to try new experiment this year, the radar book club. a deep explorationer of a single work. after the talk, she bounces on stage to jump-start the q&a. less charlie rose and more carson daly. >> san francisco is consistently ranked as one of the most literate cities in the united states. multiple reading events are happening every night of the year, competing against a big

names like city arts and lectures. radar was voted the winner of these san francisco contest. after two decades of working for free, michelle is able to make radar her full-time job. >> i am a right to myself, but i feel like my work in this world is eagerly to bring writers together and to produce literary events. if i was only doing my own work, i would not be happy. it is, like throwing a party or a dinner party. i can match that person with that person. it is really fun for me. it is nerve wracking during the actual readings. i hope everyone is good. i hope the audience likes them. i hope everybody shows up. but everything works out. at the end of the reading, everyone is happy. ♪

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