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San Francisco

The Future of Downtown: What's Good SF! Summer Series

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Join us for a lively discussion on the future of San Francisco's downtown. Featuring leaders in the post-pandemic San Francisco revival story, our program will explore the challenges and opportunities facing downtown San Francisco, the progress that has been made and what is around the corner that could turbocharge or derail the next chapter of our city. 

Discover the city’s post-pandemic hidden triumphs and where we should be looking for approaches and policies to shape a more resilient and vibrant urban core. We’ll be talking: entertainment zones and pop-ups, new jobs and revamping spaces. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from key voices driving the transformation of San Francisco's heart, and join the conversation on how we can collectively reimagine our city's downtown for a brighter future.

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Save the date: August 29, 5:30 p.m.: "California Volunteers," the role of community and service in San Francisco's revival.

Coming soon: "A Thriving, Natural City," how should we shape a sustainable San Francisco future?

"What's Good, SF!” is a compelling series delving into the post-pandemic revitalization of San Francisco. Through three insightful programs, the series navigates the city's landscape of opportunity and challenge. Join us as we uncover the stories of resilience, adaptation and transformation that define San Francisco's journey toward a new, vibrant and sustainable future.

Notes

This program has 2 types of tickets available: in-person and online-only. Please pre-register to receive a link to the live-stream event.

If you have symptoms of illness (coughing, fever, etc.), we ask that you either stay home or wear a mask. Our front desk has complimentary masks for members and guests who would like one.

Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California is a nonprofit public forum; we welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our programming.

This program is generously supported Levi Strauss & Co.

Levi Strauss & Co

Photos courtesy the speakers; SF photo by King of Hearts.

All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.

Thu, Aug 15 / 5:30 PM PDT

The Commonwealth Club of California
110 The Embarcadero
Taube Family Auditorium
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States

Speakers
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Simon Bertrang

Executive Director, SF New Deal 

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Sarah Dennis Phillips

Executive Director, Office of Economic & Workforce Development, City and County of San Francisco

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Ben Trefny

Executive Producer, KALW

Format

5 p.m. doors open & check-in
5:30–6:30 p.m. program
(all times Pacific Time)

COST

Members receive 30–50 percent discounts (not a member? Join)

In-person: 
$25 
Online:
$10