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Can San Francisco turn its downtown around?

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20 March 2025

Episode 701

32 minutes


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We report from San Francisco as Monocle’s Christopher Lord speaks with some of the key players and devotees of the city’s downtown – an area that has most keenly felt the effects of the post-pandemic lull. The city’s mayor, as well as property developers and local business people, weigh in on the direction of travel they see for this gold-rush city known for its boom-and-bust nature.

20 March 2025

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Chapter 1

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Chapter 1

Daniel Lurie, mayor of San Francisco

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San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie outlines the strengths of the city that he has newly taken the reins of, and explains where he sees opportunity to grow during his tenure.

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Chapter 2

Robbie Silver, president and CEO of the Downtown SF Partnership

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The president and CEO of the Downtown SF Partnership takes a walk around downtown San Francisco to assess the progress it has made, and to chart the road ahead.

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