Statement, Conference Presentation, Press Conference, Panel
Best-Performing Cities Index 2014 - Press Conference
Milken InstituteRoss Duvall, Jim, Manoli Ratacunga, Armin Bedrosian, David Klesch, Kish Rajan, Larry
- Ross Duvall anticipates that recent oil price declines may alter energy investment dynamics, though a recovery to $70 per barrel would sustain the shale oil revolution in the United States.
- Armin Bedrosian forecast two years ago that San Francisco would rise to the top position, a trend aligning with expectations that Salesforce will relocate to a new office tower within the next couple of years.
- Bloomberg intends to open a research and development facility south of the market to proximity to the tech corridor.
- Mayor Ed Lee projects the elimination of chronic homelessness and veteran homelessness within the next few months.
- City plans include establishing a technology science campus for SF State at Hunter's View Hunter's Point Shipyard.
- The Mayor plans to announce soon a development of 125 units on Mission Street utilizing former school district property.
- Regarding a projected construction total of 30,000 housing units, at least one-third are designated as permanently affordable to low-income persons and families.
- City officials plan to ensure at least 51% of the 30,000 units remain affordable to working families.
- The administration aims to maintain a diverse city to retain talent and support economic development for families, youth, and the homeless during periods of economic strength.
- The Governor's Office and the Bay Area Council express full support for San Francisco's potential lead on the 2024 Olympics.
- The Bay Area Council expects to execute significant initiatives within the council in 2015.
- The Milken Institute is set to release its index in San Francisco today and will conduct its 2015 assessment.
- The outlook asserts San Francisco will demonstrate that strong economic growth can coexist with leadership in social progress.