New Entertainment Zones Will Advance City’s Economic Recovery by Reimagining Public Spaces, Attracting Residents and Visitors to Small Businesses, and Bringing Vibrancy to Neighborhoods; Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone Marks San Francisco’s Newest and Largest Entertainment Zone, Supporting Retailers and Restaurants in Castro District; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Cut Red Tape, Helps Businesses Open and Grow
Recent Entertainment Zone Events Have Supported Local Retailers and Restaurants in Cole Valley and on Front Street; Five New Zones Build on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Cut Red Tape and Help Businesses Open While Keeping Streets Safe
Established by Mayor Lurie and President Mandelman’s Legislation, Entertainment Zone Helps Boost Local Retailers, Restaurants, and Bars on Cole Valley’s Commercial Corridor; Follows Mayor Lurie’s Announcement of Legislation to Renew First Year Free Program, Helping Small Businesses Open and Grow
Co-sponsored by Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, the proposed legislation will enable local restaurants and bars located in Cole Valley’s commercial corridor to sell alcoholic beverages during outdoor events and activations
The new entertainment zone is the second to launch in the state under Mayor London Breed and Senator Scott Wiener’s legislation
Thrive City’s first entertainment zone to take place during a Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 30
Under Senator Wiener and Mayor Breed’s legislation, the State’s first entertainment zone on Front Street will host “Nightmare on Front Street”, building on the success of Oktoberfest to boost economic activity Downtown
Proposed legislation will enable local restaurants and bars located in Union Square, Mid-Market, and Thrive City to sell alcoholic beverages during outdoor events and activations
Under Mayor Breed’s legislation, Downtown SF Partnership community benefit district launches expanded block party of beloved annual event to revitalize Downtown’s streetscape and boost economic activity
New grant program supports small businesses and community organizations to activate Downtown through fun weekend and evening events, and boosts San Francisco’s entertainment and nightlife sectors.
Authorized under new state law, the first Entertainment Zone will be in Downtown San Francisco on Front Street under Mayor Breed’s legislation approved today.
Other EZ locations being considered include Union Square, Mid-Market, and Thrive City.