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Commercial space in new developments for community groups
Summary
Gonzalez floated requiring ground-floor commercial space in new buildings be offered to youth-serving nonprofits at reduced rent, in exchange for the tax abatements developers get. The BA said the city has done it before and will push those negotiations.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 31, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Could offset nonprofit overhead costs using space developers already provide in abatement deals.
✅Who benefits
Community organizations without brick-and-mortar homes, and the youth they serve.
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