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How San Francisco's Union Square is beginning to see life again Since February, people have been coming to San Francisco's Union Square to play, learn and stay for awhile. How did that happen? The city turned to a New York-based company for help.

It’s happening in Downtown Union Square & there’s more to come! 🎉👏

“We’re hoping that we can prove that that is true. We’re already seeing an increase in attendance at the park, more people staying longer,” said Laurel Arvanitidis of OEWD. abc7news.com/post/san-fra...

A San Francisco night market was just named No. 1 in the country The Sunset Night Market and the BeChinatown Night Market have cracked the top five of USA Today's ranking of the best night markets in the country.

This is great news! Not only are San Francisco night markets thriving, but people are talking about it. Our BeChinatown Night Market, known locally as the Chinatown Night Market, took the number 1 spot as the best night market in the country. www.sfgate.com/food/article...

Growing renewable energy firm puts HQ in SF Intersect Power has raised billions in financing.

Good news! "Intersect Power, a renewable energy company... has opened its first headquarters office in downtown San Francisco after operating for years exclusively as a virtual enterprise with staff in various cities."

Read more here: www.sfexaminer.com/news/busines...

K-pop, jazz funk, salsa, hip hop and much more! Another great day to get moving at the free fitness dance classes at UN Plaza led by Rae Studios! Classes provided with support from @sfoewd.bsky.social & Mayor Daniel Lurie. Sign up here: www.raestudios-sf.com/neighborhood...

First wave of fixes to S.F. permitting red tape would help bars and nightclubs First wave of fixes to San Francisco permitting red tape would help bars and nightclubs

Good news! We’re working to make it easier for our nightlife businesses to operate in San Francisco.

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Grateful Dead coming to Golden Gate Park — because Lurie said so Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Monday a plan to deliver a "once in a generation musical celebration." Three Dead & Company shows in Golden Gate Park.

Golden Gate Park + Grateful Dead 60th anniversary = live music & a great time!

This celebration with a performance by Dead and Comlany in the very place where the Summer of Love all started, is a real tribute to their legacy and we can’t wait. Read more: sfstandard.com/2025/05/12/g...

San Francisco's Chinatown night markets return with more food, music Another season of San Francisco's popular Chinatown night market began on Friday night. The markets started as a new effort a year and a half ago and are now getting national recognition.

Good news: The Chinatown Night Market is back! www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/s...

Anyone with vision-residents, students, business owners, designers, and dreamers-is invited to submit. Entries are due by June 1, 2025, for a chance to be selected by the jury and win part of a $100,000 prize fund. Learn more and apply via the ULI SF website.

What's next for Market Street? ULI San Francisco and the Civic Joy Fund are calling for bold, creative ideas to reimagine the future of this iconic corridor in a downtown transformed by pandemic-era shifts.

Celebrating AAPI Month in San Francisco!

“San Francisco’s economy has been largely shaped by the work, vision, and contributions of our AAPI communities,” said Sarah Dennis Phillips, Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. www.sf.gov/news-san-fra...

San Francisco's great American comeback Written off as hopelessly broken, the City by the Bay is recalibrating—fighting back against crime, restoring order, and reclaiming its lost identity as one of America's great cities.

We still have work to do, but San Francisco is making great progress & it shows! www.newsweek.com/san-francisc...

Honored to join Vice President Al Gore, Mayor Daniel Lurie and climate leaders yesterday at the Exploratorium to kick off San Francisco Climate Week.

We must keep fighting for solutions to combat the climate crisis with science and justice. Our children’s future depends on it.

Good news! San Francisco leaders, including Mayor Daniel Lurie, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, and the OEWD Joint Development team led by Anne Taupier, are working to establish a new financial district for office buildings converted to homes.

Read more here: www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco...

S.F.’s new $5 million creative grant fund selects first round of recipients The Svane Family Foundation's new Culture Forward grant initiative has awarded more than $500,000 to its first cohort of recipients.

Good news! San Francisco’s new Culture Forward creative grant program has awarded over $500,000 to its first cohort of 10 local arts organizations - this how we support and ensure our arts community thrives in San Francisco.

Read more here: www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...

“We want to make this park not just a place where people rest in between other activities, but make the park the activity itself,” said Sarah Dennis Phillips, executive director of The City’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development.

Read more here: www.sfexaminer.com/news/the-cit...

Discover Union Square YouTube video by SFGovTV

With new programming, free concerts and events throughout the week, Union Square is ready to welcome visitors any time of day! Thank you to Biederman Redevelopment Ventures for their help in making Union Square the place to be!

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Happy Birthday San Francisco, we love our City! 💛