Planners Say Flooding Fears Do Not Hold Water, Approve Affordable Housing

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A mock-up of 2070 Folsom St. from Shotwell and 16th streets. Design by Mithun Solomon and Y.A. Studio.

By Laura Wenus, Mission Local
In a rare specimen of lightning-speed bureaucracy, the Planning Commission on Thursday unanimously reapproved an entirely below-market-rate building planned for 17th and Folsom streets, dismissing a neighbor’s concerns over flooding in the area.

“There couldn’t be any more win-win situation for all,” said Commissioner Kathrin Moore.

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