This year we asked attendees to share what they'd like to see open on Market Street by placing a note on the Market Street model at Timbri Hotel, some answers included: pet supplies, salons, hardware, grocery, dental, and an indoor roller rink.

Thanks again to the businesses, property owners, exhibitors, attendees and sponsors: Blick Art Materials, CAST, CounterPulse, CREW SF​​, Goldenvoice​, Group i​, Hudson Pacific Properties, IAMA, IKEA, Ingka Centres, JCDecaux, Olympic Residential Group, Page & Turnbull, Prism, Root Division, Saluhall, San Francisco Arts Commission, Serif​​​, SOMBA, Stage 1075​, Streetplus, The Timbri Hotel, The Proper Hotel, The Warfield, The Wilson and Yotel.

Also thank you to Legion Security, SFPD, Urban Alchemy, Public Works, BART, our CBD team, volunteers, and of course our host committee: Rachelle Axel, Lisa Burger, Renaikha Cruz Fermin, Desi Danganan, Victoria Heilweil, KC Hsieh, Ken Ikeda, KALW, Lada Kocherovsky, Bob Kozma, Pamela Mattera, Ted Russell, Phil Spitler, Lane Sugata, Sharon Tanenbaum, Debra Walker and Jezrel White. It was an extraordinary event from start to finish thanks to you! See more images and videos from the event here.

If you're a retail broker or retail business looking for more information on the retail spaces featured during 2 Blocks of Art, please contact us.

The 2025 Pack Walk season concluded with the October walk, the largest walk of the series yet! We loved walking with you and your canine companions to visit businesses on Market Street, meet fellow neighbors, and socialize your pup. If your business is interested in sponsoring a walk for the 2026 season please reach out to us at info@packwalksf.com. The 2026 season will commence this spring. See some cute photos from the October walk here.

Ross opened its new 901 Market Street location at the end of July. The store is busy every day with shoppers looking for a deal.



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There's been growth in Mid Market among tech companies. The SF Business Times reported AI company Motive is subleasing 40,000 square feet at 1355 Market St. They join recent tech addition to the neighborhood, Tandem.

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Also reported by the SF Business Times, Pump, a fast growing cloud startup is tripling its office space size to 26,000 square feet by moving across the street from its current office to 1455 Market St., previously occupied by Uber. This move will coincide with Pump doubling its staff size to 200. Read More.

Waymo, along with Uber, started service on Market Street east of 10th Street. This allows Market Street theater goers, restaurant patrons, tourists and residents to more easily access their destinations. Mid Market-based non-profit Lighthouse for the Blind CEO Sharon Giovinazzo notes, "With Waymo, 'I can go wherever I want, whenever I want, and I have full control over that'." As well as SAM'S and Haru owner Jeannie Kim notes, "This is great news and a welcome change for Market Street small businesses, which have weathered significant challenges in the past few years and could really use a boost."

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Construction continues on the expanded Gene Friend Rec Center, recent updates from SF Rec & Park include, "the rooms inside the building are taking shape and we’re expecting to begin window installation soon." Look for a grand opening mid 2026.

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The CBD is working with Haru and SAM'S American Eatery on the process of redesigning their signage and assisting them through the process of City permits to get these new signs in place outside the establishments.

Just in time for the spooky season, The Terror Vault has returned to The Old Mint. Those-who-dare can visit the haunted house for an immersive experience known as "Hexed."

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Saluhall Makers Market featuring handmade items, decor, and more on November 11, 11am-4pm. Also enjoy seasonal beverages and food specials at Saluhall.

Happy Hour at District co-working space Trellis (981 Mission St.)