Blog posts & Newsletter archive
In our REP-SF Blog, we break down the most critical issues facing the city when it comes to planning and affordable housing. Our Planning to the People monthly newsletter provides the latest news and ways to take action on behalf of grassroots communities for housing justice and equitable city planning – all in one place! Subscribe for updates!

March 2025 Planning to the People Newsletter
Happy Women's History Month! February was a busy month of advocacy for the REP-SF coalition. Our REP-SF Planning to the People newsletter for March provides the latest news and ways to take action on behalf of grassroots communities for housing justice and equitable city planning – all in one place!

February 20, 2025 Planning to the People Newsletter: Urgent Actions!
We know the world seems really crazy right now, but here are some ways you can take action to support your community!

Revitalize for People, Not Profit
Join us in demanding that developers pay their fair share! Tell our city leaders to support the revitalization of downtown without impacting SF communities!

February 2025 Planning to the People Newsletter
As we honor Black History Month, we reflect on the enduring legacy of Black communities in shaping the fight for justice, equity, and freedom.
We keep us safe! We have always been here and we will continue to be here. In response to the recent flood of executive orders and federal attacks, our organizations are actively sharing resources, fostering community, and standing together during these difficult times.

How to Protect Your Home & Neighborhood from San Franciso’s Upzonings
San Francisco is changing the rules in favor of developer giveaways, which will make rent more expensive, increase the displacement of tenants and small businesses, and could mean neighborhoods across the City will be demolished.

From the Ashes, We Will Rise: The Community Fight to Oppose “La Muerte” de la Misión (The Death of the Mission)
Developers are set to present plans for a luxury development at the site of a devastating fire that killed one tenant and displaced many low-income families and immigrant small businesses. This development has been named “La Muerte” de La Misión (The Death of the Mission) because it will perpetuate the death of the Mission.

January 2025 Planning to the People Newsletter
Happy New Year! We are so excited to share that REP-SF received a Certificate of Honor from Supervisor Dean Preston and the SF Board of Supervisors in recognition of our coalition's work!

Celebrating REP-SF’s 2024 Wins: Reflecting on Our Advocacy & Impact
As we close out this year, the REP-SF coalition reflects on the progress we’ve made together and the critical work that lies ahead. 2024 has been a year of resilience, collective action, and significant strides toward our vision of housing justice and equity in land use.

December 2024 Planning to the People Newsletter
We're happy to share our REP-SF Planning to the People newsletter for December! As we close out this year, we're excited to share our new blog post celebrating REP-SF's 2024 wins and reflecting on our advocacy and impact.

November 2024 Planning to the People Newsletter
Welcome to our REP-SF Planning to the People newsletter for November! As we reflect on the outcomes of the election, we are reminded that there are always steep challenges ahead and of the undeniable need for bold, transformative, lasting change.

REP-SF Citywide People’s Plan Zines: People-Centered Planning & Affordable Housing First!
We are so excited to launch our two new zines (mini magazines) illustrating the REP-SF Citywide People’s Plan, our visionary roadmap to housing justice in San Francisco.

REP-SF Slate for Nov. 2024 Election
Vote for Racial, Social, and Economic Equity across California and San Francisco! Read about REP-SF’s positions on the state and local ballot measures for the November 5 Election!

October 2024 Planning to the People Newsletter
In our REP-SF Planning to the People newsletter for October, we're excited to share our new blog post focused on the campaign to stop SFUSD's proposed closures of public schools across the city.

The Grassroots Fight to Save San Francisco Public Schools
Students, parents, educators, and advocates are demanding SFUSD stop proposed closures of public schools across the city.

September 2024 Planning to the People Newsletter
We're excited to share our REP-SF Planning to the People newsletter for September!

August 2024 Planning to the People Newsletter
This month, we're excited to share the launch of our REP-SF Blog!

San Francisco’s Rezoning Will Displace Tenants and Small Businesses
San Francisco is once again slating for Redevelopment, many neighborhoods, resulting in massive tenant and small business displacement.

July 2024 Planning to the People Newsletter
We're excited to share our first REP-SF Planning to the People newsletter!