If the four new zones get approved, the venues plan to host Warriors and Valkyries watch parties, vintage clothing swaps, art walks, workshops, and more, according to the press release, augmented with sales of cocktails, beer, and wine.
Still, even proponents admit the entertainment zone designation isn’t a magic wand for successful revitalization. The organizers of the Front Street zone previously told The Standard that the permitting process remains time-consuming and expensive, while the commitment to planning programming is “daunting.”
Supervisor Aaron Peskin, who is challenging Breed in the mayoral election, introduced legislation in late July to streamline permitting for entertainment zones and dramatically expand the number to 12. The Board of Supervisors has yet to vote on that proposal.
“The momentum we’re seeing downtown is exciting, and we are only just getting started,” Breed said in a statement, citing recent block parties and free concerts. “The number of events happening this month alone is unprecedented.”
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