The Planning Commission's recent consideration of a high-end housing project at 2588 Mission Street highlighted a troubling trend where developers' interests overshadow community needs. Mayor London Breed's appointees appear aligned with these developers, potentially harming vulnerable populations. The site previously consisted of low-income tenants and businesses before a fire displaced them. Despite widespread community and commissioner opposition, the developer seeks to proceed with the project, which evidence suggests could worsen displacement in the area, rather than mitigate housing prices.
The Planning Commission earlier agreed that Mayor London Breed's appointees consistently prioritize developer interests over community needs, particularly impacting vulnerable populations.
The developers, Yimbys, faced community pushback against a luxury housing project on a site that previously housed low-income tenants, reinforcing concerns over displacement.
Despite previous building code violations and community opposition, the developer seeks financing for a project that would exacerbate displacement issues in the Mission.
Community members argued that high-end housing does not reduce prices but instead fuels further displacement, raising fears for the future of the Mission neighborhood.
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