Marina District
Coverage of Marina District in the Nexus archive.
- A photo of a community meeting has sparked a generational fight over San Francisco real estate
Residents in San Francisco's Marina District are opposing a proposed large waterfront residential tower, sparking a generational conflict between older homeowners and younger tech industry critics. The resistance has drawn backlash from tech professionals and officials, who blame the opposition for exacerbating the city's housing crisis.
- Hundreds voice opposition over plan to develop SF Marina Safeway site into twin tower high-rise
Hundreds of San Francisco residents expressed opposition to a plan to develop the Marina District's Safeway site into a twin tower high-rise. The debate occurred at a crowded meeting in the Marina District.
- Marina-founded taqueria opening another location in ritzy SF neighborhood
Bonita Taqueria y Rotisserie, a Marina District-founded taqueria, is opening its third San Francisco location in Noe Valley on July 8. The new address is 4063 24th St., joining existing locations on Polk Street and in the Marina.
- I can't afford a home in the San Francisco housing market. I'm hopeful it's a phase, but it's emotionally exhausting getting outbid.
Alexandria Belton, 33, is struggling to afford a home in the San Francisco housing market due to rising prices driven by the AI boom. Her budget increased from $1.2 million to $1.5 million, but homes continue to sell far above asking prices, making fixer-uppers and single-family homes unattainable. She remains hopeful the market will stabilize but feels emotionally exhausted by the competition.