SF BOS Land Use and Economic Development Committee: Hearings on Muni and Parklet Expansions

Agenda [PDF]

Of note:

2. Hearing – City’s Plan to Ensure Transit Service Keeps Pace with Current and Future Development

4. Hearing – Reviewing the Proliferation of Parklets

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