SF Mayor Lurie's Tech-Driven Plan to Revitalize the City
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is on a mission to restore the city's former glory, leveraging the tech industry's power to achieve it. He's actively engaging with tech CEOs and entrepreneurs, seeking collaborations to address pressing issues. His approach involves tackling the drug and homelessness crisis, including rolling back a program distributing drug paraphernalia. Simultaneously, he's streamlining building permits with 'Permit SF' and proposing rezoning for taller buildings to increase housing. Lurie is aggressively courting AI companies, securing commitments like Databricks' AI conference through 2030, offering tax incentives while emphasizing community investment. A new 'Partnership for San Francisco' fosters communication between businesses and city hall. Despite labor union challenges, he's pushing for autonomous vehicles. Lurie envisions San Francisco regaining its technological innovation leadership, attracting talent and businesses globally.