Odd Lots San Francisco's New Mayor on Homelessness, Unaffordability, and AI
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Nov 3, 2025 
Daniel Lurie, the new Mayor of San Francisco and former founder of Tipping Point Community, tackles urgent city issues like homelessness and the fentanyl crisis. He reveals how housing shortages and regional factors exacerbate these challenges. Lurie discusses innovative solutions like 24-hour outreach centers and the importance of cross-agency coordination. He passionately advocates for zoning reforms to ease housing shortages and emphasizes the vital role of AI in driving economic growth, while maintaining a balance with community needs.
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Root Causes Of San Francisco's Homelessness
- Lurie says homelessness stems from decades of underbuilding housing and a regional affordability crisis amplified by fentanyl and public drug use.
- He argues solutions require both more housing and targeted treatment beds, not just permanent supportive housing.
Use Short-Term Care Before Permanent Housing
- Create low-barrier, short-term care centers that are police- and fire-friendly to move people off streets into treatment quickly.
- Pair those centers with 90-day to six-month treatment beds before placing people into long-term housing.
Daily 'Team Of Teams' For Outreach
- Lurie reorganized seven departments into unified daily outreach teams focused on specific neighborhoods and named individuals.
- That coordinated 'team of teams' approach improves street outreach effectiveness.