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SF’s Dean Preston Faces Criticism Over Affordable Housing in Hayes Valley
Housing is a top concern for San Francisco voters as the city faces pressure to build tens of thousands of units by 2031. A years-long delay in developing a Hayes Valley site, intended for affordable housing, highlights the challenges of meeting California’s housing goals.

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SF’s Dean Preston Faces Criticism Over Affordable Housing in Hayes Valley

Housing is a top concern for San Francisco voters as the city faces pressure to build tens of thousands of units by 2031. A years-long delay in developing a Hayes Valley site, intended for affordable housing, highlights the challenges of meeting California’s housing goals.

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SF’s Dean Preston Faces Criticism Over Affordable Housing in Hayes Valley

Housing is a top concern for San Francisco voters as the city faces pressure to build tens of thousands of units by 2031. A years-long delay in developing a Hayes Valley site, intended for affordable housing, highlights the challenges of meeting California’s housing goals.

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