Vacant to Vibrant Welcomes First Pop-up in Union Square: Oakland Fashion Designer Taylor Jay
In a bold initiative to revitalize Union Square, San Francisco's Vacant to Vibrant program proudly announces the opening of its first pop-up store in the district: Taylor Jay, a renowned Oakland-based fashion brand specializing in sustainable, inclusive, and elevated comfort apparel for women.
Vacant to Vibrant Expands to Union Square
In an exciting move to reinvigorate San Francisco’s city center, Vacant to Vibrant is expanding to the city’s iconic Union Square!
Remembering Bo-Lai Ng
On October 21, our dear friend and team member Bo-Lai Ng passed away following a prolonged battle with cancer. We have been reflecting on the indelible mark she has left at SF New Deal, marveling at her courage and strength these last four years and the ways that, even as she navigated challenges with her health, she unwaveringly showed up for the communities we served.
2023 Impact Report: The Road to Vibrant is here!
Beyond supporting individual business owners, our work in 2023 focused on improving the operating environment small businesses need to succeed. When confronted with a pervasive doom loop narrative, we forged a new road ahead.
Downtown ENRG grantees to revitalize San Francisco
San Francisco has always been a center for innovation, culture, and a thriving community spirit.
Building on this foundation, we are thrilled to announce the selection of the Downtown Entertainment & Nightlife Revitalization Grants (ENRG) recipients. This program marks a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to rejuvenate the heart of our city, making Downtown San Francisco a beacon of arts, culture, and entertainment.
Vacant to Vibrant Expands this Summer and Wells Fargo Commits $1 Million to Further Program’s Local Impact
Vacant to Vibrant Class of 2024 - New Activators Announced
Read the Brief: How Small Businesses Can Reinvent Downtown
We are proud to have contributed to SPURs policy brief, How Small Businesses Can Reinvent Downtown.
SF New Deal and Office of Economic and Workforce Development Launch Vacant to Vibrant to Bring Pop-ups to Downtown San Francisco
Amidst a growing number of vacant storefronts in San Francisco’s downtown and economic core, we’re launching Vacant to Vibrant, a program to support and inspire the community to envision the future of downtown and re-energize the neighborhood with diverse pop-ups.
