San Francisco Climate Action Plan2026 plan · progress dashboard

The plan's commitments

183 actions across 7 sectors

Every action names the departments leading it and, for most, a target year. Implementation status arrives with the first annual reporting cycle; until then this is the plan as adopted.

19 of 183 actions match. Lead department: SF Planning Department.

Transportation 4

  1. 2-9

    Ensure projects subject to the Transportation Demand Program in 2026-2030 are compliant to reduce driving (VMT) generated by new development projects. Planning

    By 2026

  2. 3-13

    By 2027, revise Chapter 25 of the Environment Code, Clean Construction to align with availability of zero-emission technologies. SFE, Planning

    By 2027

  3. 3-5

    By 2027, streamline land use policy to facilitate charging projects, particularly for small- and medium-sized fleets. Planning, SFE

    By 2027

  4. 4-5

    Implement the Better Streets Plan and standards, integrate NACTO standards, and adhere to urban design best practices in development projects to ensure walkability, safety, comfort, and equitable access for pedestrians and cyclists, where funding permits. SFMTA, SFPW, Planning

    No date set

Housing and Land Use 13

  1. 1-1

    By 2026, adopt zoning changes that expand housing capacity by at least 36,200 units to meet the current RHNA cycle requirements and allow for multifamily housing growth in well-resourced neighborhoods. Planning

    By 2026

  2. 1-2

    By 2030, continue to explore land acquisitions and analysis of public land for affordable housing based on timing and financial feasibility, with a target of building 500-2,000 affordable units within that time. Planning, MOHCD

    By 2030

  3. 2-1

    By 2028, advocate for state regulation to lower insurance costs for construction and building operations. Planning

    By 2028

  4. 2-3

    By 2030, improve permit processes and agency coordination to support large housing development projects to move 20% of entitled units into construction. Planning

    By 2030

  5. 2-4

    By 2027, in accordance with the State Fire Marshall's findings, advance efforts to reform local building code to allow for single staircases in multi-family buildings which will improve housing feasibility and encourage infill development. Planning

    By 2027

  6. 2-5

    By 2030, revise codes and regulations to facilitate the use of new materials (e.g., cross-laminated timber) and new technology (e.g., modular housing) to lower costs and increase resource efficiency of construction. Planning, DBI

    By 2030

  7. 3-3

    By 2026, codify and clarify existing tenant protections in local law. Planning

    By 2026

  8. 4-1

    By 2030, increase diversity of land uses by supporting the development of underutilized land into high density housing, employment, and neighborhood-serving uses. Planning

    By 2030

  9. 4-2

    By 2026, expand and allow community-serving uses, such as retail, restaurants, and personal services on commercial and transit corridors within primarily residential areas. Planning

    By 2026

  10. 4-3

    By 2026, update zoning and other policies citywide to promote transit-oriented development and demonstrate compliance with MTC's Transit-Oriented Communities policy. Planning

    By 2026

  11. 4-4

    By 2030, grow the number of residents Downtown through targeted land use policies and by reducing City-driven development costs for new housing development and commercial-to-residential adaptive reuse. OEWD, Planning

    By 2030

  12. 4-5

    By 2030, increase the number of academic institutions and students residing in Downtown through targeted attraction efforts and supporting real estate strategies. OEWD, Planning

    By 2030

  13. 4-7

    By 2030, activate and improve three public spaces or existing rights-of-way through community-based programs like Groundplay, Shared Spaces, or Cities Connecting Children to Nature, focusing on Priority Equity Geographies. Planning

    By 2030

Healthy Ecosystems 2

  1. 3-3

    By 2030, pending availability of resources, complete the Urban Forest Master Plan Phase 2 (Parks and Open Space) and Phase 3 (Private Lands and Backyards). RPD, Port, SFPUC, Planning, SFE Phase 2: RPD, PORT, SFPUC; Phase 3: PLANNING, SFE

    By 2030

  2. 4-5

    By 2027, extend compliance with the Biodiversity Guidelines to commercial and multi-family development projects. SFE, Planning

    By 2027