#seismic-retrofit

#seismic-retrofit

The city passed legislation nearly 18 months ago requiring property owners to retrofit their multi-story, wooden-frame buildings with at least three units constructed before 1990. It delayed implementation, however, when the federal government rolled back significant funding to facilitate the repairs. But after a court-granted injunction required the release of some of those federal funds, the city approved a $1.6 million pilot financing program in hopes of rolling out a larger critical life-safety initiative in the future.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- As we approach the 36th anniversary of the devastating 6.9-magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake, you may be wondering, how safe is San Francisco? The city has an ongoing campaign to enhance safety if we're ever to face another big quake again. Come December, owners of thousands of presumed concrete buildings in San Francisco will be asked to take part in a screening program. In the meantime, soft-story building owners have been overwhelmingly compliant in making sure their structures are safe.

You can see that we're getting there.

"The city said we will purchase it, we rent it to you for a dollar a year, but you are responsible for the tenant build outs and for maintaining the space," Ayala said. The center flourished under the agreement. It became the home of La Raza Graphics, which produced many of the posters and flyers that announced festivals, marches, concerts and other events happening in the Mission.