Contact:
Lisa Zayas-Chien
(415) 749-2504
Lisa.Zayas-Chien@sfgov.org
A Summary of the Proposed Mid-Market Redevelopment Plan
Survey Area Established: December 4, 1995
Anticipated Establishment of Project Area: 2007
“The Future of Mid-Market”
The Mid-Market Redevelopment Plan (Plan) proposes the creation of a new Mid-Market Redevelopment Project Area (Project Area) located in downtown
San Francisco along Market Street and Mission Street between 5
th Street and 10
th Street .
The proposed Plan is the culmination of 10 years of community planning in conjunction with the Mid-Market community including the Mid-Market Project Area Committee, an advisory body to the Redevelopment Agency (Agency) made up community residents, property owners, businesses and community organizations.
The Plan can be summarized as an incremental 30-year urban infill and rehabilitation program that would authorize the Agency to participate in and/or assist with certain projects and programs that, taken together, aim to create a more vibrant and balanced mixed-use district over time.
Agency efforts would place a special emphasis on building upon the existing fabric and assets of the district including:
- Increasing the ratio of residential development to other land uses;
- Expanding upon existing arts, cultural and entertainment activities;
- Aiding existing businesses;
- Attracting new complementary commercial development; and
- Rehabilitating existing commercial and residential space in historic buildings.
In addition, the Plan aims to retain existing and historic affordable housing ratios as well as community-serving office space. To support the Project Area’s anticipated growth in residential population, businesses, and employees, and to serve city-wide and regional needs, the Plan anticipates additional facilities to house civic, social and cultural services and activities and public improvements including public open space, streetscapes and transit facilities.
Key Highlights
The Mid-Market Redevelopment Plan has been specifically crafted to effect significant and positive change while simultaneously building upon the existing fabric and assets of the Project Area. Important highlights include:
- Implementation planning, including design guidelines and a streetscape plan
- Use of the Planning Code to regulate development in recognition of historic development patterns
- Authorization of the Mid-Market Special Use District (SUD) – a set of specific Planning Code amendments aimed at achieving the goals and objectives of the Plan
- Shared administration of development controls with the Planning Department
- Encouraging owner participation in redevelopment
- A limited eminent domain policy that focuses on alleviating the Project Area’s most blighting conditions
- A mandate to assist the preservation of 1,221 affordable housing units and to set aside at least 50% of tax-increment funding for rental housing affordable to families earning no more than 60% of area median income
- A mandate to set aside 20% of tax-increment funding for the development and renovation of facilities for non-profit community serving and arts, culture and entertainment organizations
Next Steps
Redevelopment Plan adoption is anticipated in 2007. The proposed Mid-Market Redevelopment Plan and SUD are currently pending before the Board of Supervisors.
Mid-Market PAC Meeting Materials:
August 25, 2010:
1_Meeting Agenda.pdf2_List of Potential Redevelopment Projects and Programs.pdf3_2nd DRAFT of Central Market Vision Statement.pdfAugust 11, 2010:
MM PAC Mtg Agenda 8-11-2010.pdf2nd DRAFT of Central Market Vision Statement.pdfCentral Market Partnership - Citywide & Community Coordination.pdfMid-Market Performing Arts Survey - Preliminary Analysis.pdfJune 9, 2010:
MM PAC Mtg Agenda 6-09-2010 FINAL.pdfApril 28, 2010:Mid-Market Project Area Committee Special Meeting - 4/28/2010 (PDF)
Documents:
Mid Market Report on the Redevelopment Plan 1 of 3.pdfMid Market Report on the Redevelopment Plan 2 of 3.pdfMid Market Report on the Redevelopment Plan 3 of 3.pdfMid Market Development Update Feb 2010.pdfMM Context and Draft Vision Statement_June 9 2010.pdfProposed Mid-Market Redevelopment Plan (PDF)
Proposed Mid-Market Special Use District (PDF)
Proposed Mid-Market Project Area and Special Use District Boundaries (PDF)
Environmental Impact Report
Mid-Market Project Area Committee (Off-Site Link)
