May 29 Plaza East residents set to rally for accountability from SF housing authority

Demands for Plaza East include transparent redevelopment plans and addressing repairs. Residents won’t be satisfied until the SFHA commits to their promises. by Kevin Epps SAN FRANCISCO – Amidst the backdrop of Plaza East, tenants and their allies will gather for a press conference on May 29, 2024, demanding accountability from the San Francisco Housing Authority (SFHA). The event, organized by the Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco, aimed to shed light on verbal commitments made to Plaza East tenants by top HUD officials during a site visit in March.  Plaza East, situated in The Fillmore, one of San Francisco’s last remaining historic Black communities, has seen a drastic decline in its Black population, losing over 50 percent in just 34 years, with over 6,000 residents displaced in the last decade alone. Following extensive organizing efforts and meetings between Plaza East Resident Leaders and HUD officials, the SFHA has been urged to honor critical demands, marking a significant victory for residents.  Plaza East residents spoke out hoping to have their demands met by the SFHA. These demands include the removal of certain entities from Plaza East’s involvement, transparent redevelopment plans, allocation of funds for resident programs and addressing the backlog...