Local Leaders Series: Rich Hillis, SF Planning Director
Schedule
Tue Nov 16 2021 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Location
Manny's | San Francisco, CA
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The planning department plays a significant role in our urban lives. Who’s making these vital decisions and what priorities do they have?The planning department shapes the Bay Area through environmental analysis, heritage preservation, enforcing the Planning Code, facilitating housing and job developments, and much more. With so much opportunity, what is their vision for the City and the region as a whole?
With so much to oversee, how are department priorities established?
How does Director Hillis think San Francisco should grow and develop?
What policy decisions does the head of this department control?
How is the department mitigating the impacts of climate change?
Any exciting changes that are coming to the city?
Join us at Manny’s as part of our Local Leaders Series where we will bring in prominent government officials to discuss their roles, their priorities, and what projects they're currently working on.
The structure of this event will be about 45 minutes of discussion with Rich Hillis followed by small break out groups where YOU can meet some new folks and discuss what you just heard. We hope to help solicit a more collaborative discussion and hear the diverse stories in our city.
Manny's never turns away anyone for lack of funds. To receive a complementary ticket just email the word "grapefruit" and the title of this event [email protected].
This event will be in person at Manny's but there will also be a Zoom link ticket for those who'd like to tune in digitally from the comfort of their home. Please note that this event will be recorded.
In-person attendees MUST wear face masks and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Go to https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/ to acquire a digital vaccine record.
About Rich Hillis:
Rich Hillis is the Planning Director for the City and County of San Francisco. Mr. Hillis is responsible for overseeing long range city planning, development review, and environmental review for most physical development in San Francisco. He served on the San Francisco Planning Commission for eight years before becoming Director of the Planning Department.
Prior to joining San Francisco Planning , Mr. Hillis served as the Executive Director for the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture where he led its reinvigoration, investing over $60 million into the historic campus and providing a stable and vibrant home to dozens of arts organizations and events. Before joining the Fort Mason Center, Mr. Hillis served as Deputy Director of San Francisco’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development, where he managed all aspects of the redevelopment of Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island into a new 8,000-unit, mixed-use neighborhood, led efforts on priority Port development projects, and oversaw efforts to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for development along Octavia Boulevard. Previously, he was the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department’s Director of Partnerships and Property, managing RPD’s assets and concessions.
Mr. Hillis has an Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor’s from the State University of New York at Albany.
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Where is it happening?
Manny's, 3092 16th Street, San Francisco, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Tickets
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