Revitalizing Union Square: Inside San Francisco’s Largest Community Benefit District

About this episode

Manny Fishman interviews Marisa Rodriguez about the revitalization of Union Square and the role of the Community Benefit District in San Francisco's recovery.

In this episode, Manny Fishman, Northern California Chair of the Real Estate Group at Buchalter, sits down with Marisa Rodriguez, CEO of the Union Square Alliance—San Francisco’s largest Community Benefit District (CBD). With 27 city blocks and $21 billion in assessed value, Union Square plays a vital role in the city’s economic and cultural landscape. Marissa shares how her legal background and strong leadership helped steer the district through post-pandemic recovery, her advocacy work before city officials, and what’s next for this iconic neighborhood. Whether you’re a property owner, policymaker, or real estate professional, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Buchalter Disclaimer: This communication is not intended to create or constitute, nor does it create or constitute, an attorney-client or any other legal relationship. No statement in this communication constitutes legal advice nor should any communication herein be construed, relied upon, or interpreted as legal advice. This communication is for general information purposes only regarding recent legal developments of interest, and is not a substitute for legal counsel on any subject matter. No listener…

People in this episode

Host: Manny Fishman

Guest: Marisa Rodriguez

Topics covered

• Community Benefit District
• Post-pandemic recovery
• Real estate
• Economic development
• Urban revitalization

Keywords

• Union Square
• Community Benefit District
• San Francisco
• real estate
• economic recovery
• urban development
• Marisa Rodriguez

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Union Square Alliance

Places: Union Square, San Francisco, Northern California

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