. >> the executive director of the tech insight center at cb ari, one of the largest commercial real estate services and firms. >> we are hopeful that starting sometime in early 2024, we will start to see a turnaround in the economy , so that will lead to more business growth and more hiring, potentially more demand for office space. >> that reversal will be a much-needed boost for "olajuwan", he said his business was crushed during the pandemic. but, he will not let this destroy his perseverance. >> i always want to make my parents proud of me. i want to at least let them know that they didn't waste their time with me. >> reporter: even with empty buildings and storefronts surrounding him, he is focused on turning what is dole into a san francisco shine. >> he will see more businesses coming his way, but it might not be right away. san francisco hopes ai companies will take up some of that office space, the city is exploring converting some of it to living space. we are watching this as san francisco makes the pivot. >>> it is time for our first alert forecast with paul heggen. >> w