Leading the Charge on Market Street

Another class of automobile is set to help resuscitate Market Street alongside commercial vehicles. Mayor Lurie announced Waymo may begin service east of 10th Street as soon as this summer. Lurie notes, "By welcoming Waymo, we’re adding another safe and sustainable way to access shopping, theaters, hotels, and restaurants."

988 Market to Become Arts and Media Hub

"Warfield Commons, an arts and independent media hub," will open in the building that rises over the Warfield Theater at 988 Market St. Purchased by Community Arts Stabilization Trust (CAST), KQED notes radio station KALW is an anchor tenant, and that CAST is in talks with other media and literature organizations regarding leasing space in the building.

995 Market to Become Tech Tower

Described as a"vertical village," Deep Ink Ventures/Berlinhouse shared plans to acquire 995 Market St., where each of the 16 floors will be dedicated to "ventures like artificial intelligence, human longevity, biotech and cryptocurrency, among other things." These additional elements include event space, co-working spots and 50 living units. Berlinhouse notes in the SF Business Times articles that "Empty office spaces are becoming the new frontier."

UN Plaza Skate Park Expands

The Market Street skate park added 2,100 square feet of skate space designed by Olympic skateboarder, MIT-trained architect Alexis Sablone. "This innovative installation showcases the fusion of skateboarding, art, and design and reimagines public spaces as hybrid playscapes," said funder Benjamin Anderson Bashein, CEO of The Skatepark Project (formerly the Tony Hawk Foundation).

Two New Restaurants at Saluhall

Smish Smash Burger has expanded their popular burger restaurant to a location at Saluhall. Attesting to how good their burgers are, the SF Chronicle's Associate Restaurant Critic wrote an article entitled, "I'm Calling It: This is San Francisco's best smashburger spot."

Following on their heels, Cheezy's Artisan Pizza opened in March. From well known chef David Jacobson (Pizzeria Delfina and Flour + Water), he's headed to the World Pizza Championships this month. Pizza lovers can expect, "...12-inch pizzas, five day-fermented sourdough crust, ... a 'reinvention of neo-Neapolitan and Grandma-style pizza.'"

New Place to Park Your Ride

The parking garage at 1023 Mission Street is now open, with current rates at $15/day.

Add this new secure, indoor parking garage to your parking map!

New Restaurant Garnering Positive Reviews

Turkish restaurant and bakery, Turquaz SF, features a delicious menu and bakery case with a beautiful dining space. It's already drawing rave reviews on Yelp. Located at 1198 Mission St., it's serving lunch, dinner, and dessert - along with Turkish coffee!

Real Estate Professionals Tour Mid Market Space

Mid Market CBD and CREW SF co-hosted another broker tour of available retail space along Market Street. At left, brokers tour an upper floor in the IKEA building. If you would like to join or schedule a tour please contact our office.

Town Hall Brings Out Neighborhood

Early February, Supervisor Matt Dorsey, Police Chief William Scott, and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins held a District 6 Public Safety Town Hall at Saluhall to discuss community concerns, safety initiatives, and solutions for a safer San Francisco. To learn about future District 6 town halls, follow Supervisor Dorsey via social media or reach out to his office.

Illegal Vending Proposition

That same month, Senator Wiener with Mayor Lurie unveiled an effort to revive a bill aimed at illegal street vending in San Francisco. Under the new law, the SF Chronicle reports, "the Board of Supervisors would be empowered to create a list of merchandise commonly obtained through retail theft. Anyone selling items on that list would need to have a permit or proof of purchase. Police could ticket violators with infractions on the first two offenses; the third offense would be punishable with a misdemeanor and up to six months in jail."

New Strategy to Combat Drug Use and Selling in SF

Also in February, the the City and SFPD announced immediate plans to convert a space on Jessie Street at 6th (469 Stevenson) into an outdoor triage center, where "where San Francisco Police Department officers can direct drug users to treatment or jail, officials," according to the SF Standard. Open as of mid February, Journey Home, the program that provides bus tickets to those from elsewhere in the country, is also operating out of the space.

Free $50 Chewy Gift Card

Join our Pack of neighborhood dog owners, CBD Ambassadors and dog trainers as we walk six blocks of Market Street from 8th to 2nd the first Thursday of the month at 6pm starting May 1. Exercise, socialize, see what's new on Market Street and either end your walk at Downtown First Thursday block party - dogs are welcome - or loop back with the group. The first 50 to RSVP and attend the event will earn a $50 Chewy gift card.

Get Ready for the Foot Traffic: Bay to Breakers This May

The annual Bay to Breakers is back Sunday, May 18! Dance, sing, walk, jog or run your way through Mid Market and across the City in this race like no other. Dress up in costume, soak up the atmosphere and take in SF's iconic sights!

PRIDE Returns to Market Street This June

The SF PRIDE Parade returns to Market Street June 29 at 10am! The festival in Civic Center's plazas spans Saturday and Sunday June 28 and 29. Learn more here.