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State of Downtown SF and Achievement Awards

"The Power of Partnerships"

Are you up to date on everything downtown? The Downtown SF Partnership invites you to the annual State of Downtown SF and Achievement Awards on Tuesday, October 22nd at 4:00 PM. Celebrate the resilient core of our city, hear about exciting future plans, and enjoy a captivating keynote address on the power of building public-private partnerships and placemaking by Jeffrey C. LeFrancois, Executive Director of the Meatpacking District Management Association in New York. Sarah Dennis Phillips, Executive Director of San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), will cover Mayor London Breed's 30 x 30 Plan and initiatives. 

Plus, mingle with district leaders, savor delicious bites, and sip on refreshing cocktails. Don't miss this exclusive event! Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Each year, we recognize valuable organizations and individuals who made a significant contribution to our mission of advancing Downtown SF’s economic recovery and overall quality of life. The award categories are:

  • Downtown Champion
  • Downtown Event
  • Downtown Impact
  • Downtown Development
  • Ambassador of the Year

You'll get exclusive access to the program and reception with cocktails, bites, live entertainment by Jazz Mafia's New Directions Brass, and unbeatable networking opportunities. Secure your spot now!

We request that you register to reserve your seat.

Date: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: The Conservatory at One Sansome, One Sansome St, San Francisco, CA 94104

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Jeffrey C. LeFrancois

Keynote Speaker: Jeffrey C. LeFrancois is the Meatpacking District Management Association’s Executive Director. He works to ensure the Meatpacking District remains a cutting-edge, ever-evolving neighborhood in Lower Manhattan with thriving retail, commercial, and residential communities. With a significant focus on improving the public realm and expanding programming, LeFrancois has shepherded the creation and management of over 30,000 square feet of plazas and four open streets in the Meatpacking District. LeFrancois is currently a board member and Co-Secretary of the NYC BID Managers Association. He chaired the Manhattan Community Board from 2021-2023, and propelled the board’s housing advocacy to the front page of the New York Times through their Affordable Housing Plan, which calls for the creation of nearly 30,000 new apartments. With a passion for parks and housing, he serves on the board of Housing Conservation Coordinators and is a Governor’s appointee to the Hudson River Park Trust Board of Trustees. LeFrancois also serves on the Board of New York Public Radio.


Sarah Dennis Phillips

Speaker: Sarah Dennis Phillips is the Executive Director of San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD).

Building on 14 years of prior civil service with the City and County of San Francisco, Sarah Dennis Phillips is the Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development.

A trained urban planner, Sarah began her California career in downtown revitalization, working to build thriving downtowns in Mountain View, Livermore, Redwood City, and other northern California cities. Sarah’s service to the City of San Francisco started in 2005, first in the Planning Department before moving to OEWD as Deputy Director of Development. In 2019, Sarah transitioned to the private sector, joining the San Francisco offices of Tishman Speyer, where she led development and placemaking efforts creating urban neighborhoods with high levels of affordability, public space, and transit.

Sarah holds degrees in urban planning and design from the University of Virginia and Harvard University. She is a member of SPUR’s San Francisco Board of Directors, serves on the Urban Land Institute’s San Francisco Commercial Advisory Committee, and is a member of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, the Housing Action Coalition, and Lambda Alpha’s Golden Gate chapter.


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