Supervisor Scott Wiener Says Less is More

We have noticed that Supervisor Wiener is never too proud to ride the MUNI or rub elbows with citizens.  Maybe that humility is what has him looking out for the little guy when it comes to the high prices of San Francisco real estate.  According to Wiener, only 11% of the residents of our fair city can afford to buy an average-priced home, something that’s especially tough for single people with just one income.  Since singles typically don’t require as much room as couples or families with kids, Wiener has proposed a reduction in the mandatory minimum square footage of a home from 220 to 150 square feet.  Less area means lower prices, and that puts home-ownership within reach for more would-be home-owners.  150 square feet of living space (not including kitchen and bathroom areas) is the California statutory minimum, a requirement that already is recognized by several other cities in our state.  Smart thinking, Supervisor Wiener – keep up the good work!

Sources:  (content) Scott Wiener and SF Examiner, (photo) Dennis Hearne Photography and SF.StreetsBlog.org, (video) YouTube & SFGovTV