San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie believes his city is the greatest place to live in the world. According to him, past leaders of San Francisco took it for granted, thinking that its success would continue without much effort. However, Lurie is determined to fight for his city and create conditions for its residents' success.
Lurie pointed out some positive changes made since he took office 11 months ago, including an increase in office space being filled in the downtown area and a decrease in crime. While these developments might have been influenced by companies' return-to-office policies and the AI boom, Lurie acknowledges that they are also part of San Francisco's efforts to tackle its affordability crisis.
Lurie wants to make his city more affordable for its residents, particularly kids who were born in San Francisco today. He cited the new Family Zoning Map, passed through city government this week, which will create denser housing along San Francisco transit corridors. This move aims to help alleviate the city's affordability issue.
Despite some local politicians' tendency to look toward state or national office, Lurie focuses on his city and its residents only. When he was elected, he didn't know who would be president, but the people of San Francisco wanted a mayor focused on cleaning up their streets and ensuring safety.
Lurie emphasizes that for San Francisco to stay resilient in the face of economic changes and tech booms, its leaders need to be relentless in fighting for the city, standing up for it, and welcoming new residents.
Lurie pointed out some positive changes made since he took office 11 months ago, including an increase in office space being filled in the downtown area and a decrease in crime. While these developments might have been influenced by companies' return-to-office policies and the AI boom, Lurie acknowledges that they are also part of San Francisco's efforts to tackle its affordability crisis.
Lurie wants to make his city more affordable for its residents, particularly kids who were born in San Francisco today. He cited the new Family Zoning Map, passed through city government this week, which will create denser housing along San Francisco transit corridors. This move aims to help alleviate the city's affordability issue.
Despite some local politicians' tendency to look toward state or national office, Lurie focuses on his city and its residents only. When he was elected, he didn't know who would be president, but the people of San Francisco wanted a mayor focused on cleaning up their streets and ensuring safety.
Lurie emphasizes that for San Francisco to stay resilient in the face of economic changes and tech booms, its leaders need to be relentless in fighting for the city, standing up for it, and welcoming new residents.