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!
Fair Housing is a Civil Right, So Why is Rent Still So Damn High?
Most people don't know that they have a Civil Right in America to Fair Housing, a right that was passed at the federal level 57 years ago. Actually, April is Fair Housing Month! But what does Fair Housing really mean if our rents are so damn high? That doesn't seem fair, and it isn't. In this blog post, Dyan Ruiz, Co-Founder of People Power Media shares why, over half a century later in San Francisco, throughout California, and across the country, housing justice advocates must continue to fight for fair housing.
Community Launches Critical Solutions to Keep Residents in SF
On Thursday, Feb. 27, our citywide coalitions REP-SF, SFADC, and CCHO threw down for tenants at the SF Planning Commission Hearing we requested to prevent displacement. We presented a set of comprehensive solutions to ensure residents are able to stay in the city with the escalating threats from upzoning and demolitions. Our coalitions hosted a powerful press conference ahead of the hearing, and our community members and allies delivered over an hour of emotional public testimony. Thank you to everyone who came out!
How to Protect Your Home & Neighborhood from San Francisco’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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.