Promoting the growth and retention of PDR business

We serve as a single point of contact for PDR firms, provide funding for technical assistance, and connect businesses to workforce development and loan programs.

Encouraging and creating PDR space on private sites and public land

We promote the creation of new PDR space on underutilized private properties to expand the city’s industrial capacity. The City actively explores opportunities to develop industrial space on publicly owned sites.

Upgrading and preserving core industrial facilities

We encourage high-density industrial uses such as manufacturing and distribution, while reducing reliance on less intensive uses like storage. In addition to supporting new development, we prioritize the vitality of existing industrial spaces. We engage property owners and help connect them with PDR tenants to keep these areas active and productive.

Honoring our manufacturing legacy

San Francisco was built on the strength of its manufacturing and PDR (Production, Distribution, and Repair) sectors, and that legacy continues today. We are committed to protecting this vital part of our economy by preserving space for industrial uses, requiring one-to-one replacement when sites are repurposed, and championing major projects like SF Gateway, which will deliver over 1.6 million square feet of modern, high-quality space for makers and manufacturers of all kinds.

A home for the next generation of makers

San Francisco is a launchpad for innovation. Whether you are a solo entrepreneur, a startup, or a growing manufacturing business, the city offers flexible, affordable spaces to create, prototype, and scale. It is a place where ideas take shape and industries take off.

Shaping the future of manufacturing

Innovation is not limited to software. San Francisco’s manufacturing sector is leading a new industrial revolution, pioneering advancements in aerospace, sustainable fashion, clean beauty, robotics, and more. By collaborating with world-renowned tech, cleantech, life science, and design communities, our manufacturers are integrating cutting-edge technologies and ideas to transform how things are made.