The following is an outline of the Central Market Economic Strategy. You can also download the complete report or just the 5-page action plan.

Objective 1: Stabilize the Existing Community

Lay the groundwork for an equitable neighborhood revitalization process by stabilizing the existing community. Ensure that Central Market and the adjacent neighborhoods are healthy, welcoming and a!ordable places for low income residents to live, and foster coexistence between social service providers, businesses, and arts venues.

Objective 2: Enhance and Activate the Public Realm

Enhance the quality of the public realm to transform Central Market into an area that is attractive, pedestrian-friendly, and re$ective of the eclectic arts and cultural district forming there. Create an active and engaging street life with regular day- and night-time programming that focuses on arts and culture.

Objective 3: Enhance the Creative Arts Community

Build upon existing arts organizations and programs and establish Central Market as a creative center with diverse and thriving arts, cultural, and creative organizations and programs that engage the local community as well as the broader San Francisco Bay Area region.

Objective 4: Reduce Vacancies

Address the high rate of commercial/storefront vacancies and leverage introduction of large employers in the district by catalyzing development of additional large employers; supporting arts organizations; attracting independent retailers, restaurants, and nightlife; and bringing in much-needed neighborhood retail and services.

Objective 5: Build Community Capacity

Build district identity, improve communications, and foster partnerships among neighborhood stakeholders in order to realize neighborhood vision, build pride of place, and attract new visitors.

Objective 6: Improve Safety

Improve safety to enhance the quality of life and desirability of Central Market for residents, workers, shoppers and visitors, and to reduce crime rates in the neighborhood to be in line with citywide averages.