For decades the SoMa has been the epicenter of development in San Francisco where enormous commercial office towers and market rate residential housing have significantly increased land values and rents, threatening the stability of long-time working class residents.  Despite these displacement pressures, SoMa tenants, housing justice organizers, and Filipino cultural preservation activists have persevered to protect working families, affordable housing, parks, and open space.  The SoMa walking tour will visit some sites highlighting key victories in their struggle for self determination and underscoring the need for continued community development investment. 

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Join South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN), Bill Sorro Housing Program (BiSHoP), and SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural District. Sponsored by the Council of Community Housing Organizations. Please wear comfortable shoes for this neighborhood tour. 

Be sure to sign up for the tour on Eventbrite.

Note: This is a walking tour, and unfortunately we won’t be able to offer non-walking options due to downtown congestion. If you will arrive later than 15 minutes after the tour starts, reach out to Li@sfccho.org.