San Francisco Entertainment Zone Helps Boost Local Retailers, Restaurants, and Bars on Cole Valley'

SAN FRANCISCO - March 14, 2025 - PRLog -- Posted Courtesy of Wright Enterprises Community Spotlight  San Francisco ~Dallas~~~

Contact: Charles Kretchmer Lutvak, 415-575-5617, mayorspressoffice@sfgov.org

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie and Board of Supervisors President Rafael Mandelman today celebrated the successful launch of San Francisco's newest entertainment zone. Established by legislation led by Mayor Lurie and President Mandelman, the new entertainment zone is in the vibrant Cole Valley commercial corridor, making it the city's first outside of downtown. The entertainment zone kicked off yesterday evening with Cole Valley Nights, a four-month neighborhood street market series that is active on the second Thursday of each month through June 2025.

Mayor Lurie, President Mandelman, and the Board of Supervisors are taking major steps to support small businesses downtown and across the city. Yesterday, Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Stephen Sherrill announced  legislation to renew the First Year Program, which has helped thousands of small businesses open their doors by waiving fees in their first year. Last month, Mayor Lurie launched PermitSF (https://www.sf.gov/mayor-lurie-launches-permit-reform-eff...) to reform and streamline the city's permitting processes, cutting red tape for small businesses and housing development. He also partnered with State Senator Scott Wiener to introduce state legislation to create new, more affordable liquor licenses (https://www.sf.gov/mayor-lurie-senator-wiener-introduce-l...) and bring new restaurants and bars to downtown San Francisco.

"My administration is dedicated to doing everything we can to help small businesses thrive," said Mayor Lurie. "Expanding entertainment zones in neighborhoods like Cole Valley gives residents and families a chance to engage with their community, while also supporting our incredible bars, restaurants, and other merchants. I want to thank President Mandelman for his partnership and look forward to working with the Board of Supervisors to drive economic growth and celebrate our neighborhoods."

"We've seen how effective Entertainment Zones have been in driving economic activity for our Downtown bars, restaurants and local businesses. Now, for the first time, we're bringing that same energy beyond Downtown to Cole Valley," said Board of Supervisors President and District 8 Supervisor Mandelman. "This neighborhood is home to incredible local businesses that deserve the foot traffic, attention, and economic boost that Entertainment Zones generate. I'm proud to see this investment and grateful to Mayor Lurie and Senator Scott Wiener for being great partners in this effort."

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