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Mechanics' Institute
This conversation will focus on Mayor Breed's 30x30 initiative to develop housing and urban renewal.
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The Upside of Downtown: How to Revitalize and Renew the Heart of the City, explores the revitalization of downtown. This would focus on Mayor Breed's 30x30 initiative to develop housing and urban renewal to bring 30,000 residents, students and workers to downtown SF by 2030. The discussion will include a detailed overview of the initiative: how it was developed, who are the partners, how it will change or adapt the current landscape, including existing buildings and vacancies, and the timeline of the project.
Presenter
Rich Hillis, Planning Director for the City and County of San Francisco
Rich Hillis is the Planning Director for the City and County of San Francisco. Mr. Hillis is responsible for overseeing long range city planning, development review, and environmental review for most physical development in San Francisco. He served on the San Francisco Planning Commission for eight years before becoming Director of the Planning Department.
Prior to joining San Francisco Planning , Mr. Hillis served as the Executive Director for the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture where he led its reinvigoration, investing over $60 million into the historic campus and providing a stable and vibrant home to dozens of arts organizations and events. Before joining the Fort Mason Center, Mr. Hillis served as Deputy Director of San Francisco’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development, where he managed all aspects of the redevelopment of Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island into a new 8,000-unit, mixed-use neighborhood, led efforts on priority Port development projects, and oversaw efforts to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for development along Octavia Boulevard. Previously, he was the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department’s Director of Partnerships and Property, managing RPD’s assets and concessions.
Mr. Hillis has an Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor’s from the State University of New York at Albany.
Learning Objectives (2 LU Pending / AIA Members)
1. Understand the Strategic Vision for San Francisco: Gain insights into City Hall's plans and the timeline for implementing the 30x30 plan.
2. Explore Cutting-Edge Urban Design Innovations: Discover pioneering ideas and strategies from leading experts in the field of urban design.
3. Examine Successful Case Studies: Learn from successful housing projects in the Bay Area and other major cities, identifying key factors that contributed to their success.
4. Engage in Interactive Idea Exchanges: Participate in dynamic discussions and collaborative idea exchanges, leveraging audience participation to generate innovative solutions.
