Civic Special - San Francisco “Family Zoning” Housing Plan

About this episode

The episode discusses San Francisco's Family Zoning Plan and features a town hall conversation with various stakeholders.

As part of an effort to meet state mandated housing requirements, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has introduced a "Family Zoning Plan" that would increase building height limitations along transit corridors. Supervisors have introduced amendments to the legislation which is being voted on December 2nd, 2025. SF Public Press Executive Director Lila LaHood and KALW Executive Producer Ben Trefny moderated a town hall conversation bringing together stakeholders with different ideas of how to move forward. Panelists include: Brianna Morales, the Community Organizer at the Housing Action Coalition (HAC), a member-supported advocacy organization dedicated to expanding housing opportunities for people of all income levels. Sharon Ng, a community planner representing REP-SF, the Race & Equity in All Planning Coalition. Jane Natoli, the San Francisco Organizing Director at Yimby Action. Fred Sherburn-Zimmer, an economic justice organizer. They are the Campaigns and Policy Director at Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco. The panel was recorded at KALW on 220 Montgomery Street in San Francisco.

People in this episode

Guests: Brianna Morales, Sharon Ng, Jane Natoli, Fred Sherburn-Zimmer

Topics covered

• housing
• zoning
• urban planning
• community engagement

Keywords

• San Francisco
• Mayor Daniel Lurie
• Family Zoning Plan
• housing requirements
• transit corridors

Mentioned in this episode

Places: San Francisco

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