Rethinking megaprojects: Will SF meet its quota of building 82,000 new housing units in 5 years?

Rethinking Megaprojects in San Francisco

California has set a goal for San Francisco to build 82,000 new housing units in the next five years. However, the city is currently behind schedule in meeting this target.

New zoning laws are expected to help the city get closer to its goal, but several megaprojects, including Parkmerced, have been stalled for years.

"Of course, they've made promises, but they also ruined the neighborhood,"

said Mohammed Husseini, a longtime Parkmerced resident who has lived in the area for over 30 years, along with his brother.

Parkmerced is a significant example of delayed projects, with its development plans approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors 14 years ago, in 2011.

The city's ability to meet its housing quota remains uncertain, with megaprojects like Parkmerced still awaiting completion.

Author's summary: San Francisco faces challenges in meeting its housing quota.

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