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Partnering For Progress: How Amazon is Investing in The Future of San Francisco’s Downtown

San Francisco’s unique culture, diversity, and spirit of innovation make it a special place for thousands of Amazon employees and customers who live, work, and play in the city. With offices throughout downtown and operations nearby, Amazon has deep roots in San Francisco (SF) and is committed to partnering with local organizations, community leaders, and local businesses to support initiatives that are meaningful to San Franciscans. Here are a few ways Amazon’s investing in the future of downtown: 

Strengthening San Francisco’s economic core 
Amazon joined forces with other technology leaders in a transformative initiative to revitalize the heart of San Francisco. Through a partnership with the San Francisco Downtown Development Corporation (DDC), aligned with Mayor Lurie’s “Heart of the City” vision, we’re helping drive meaningful change in the city’s core. The DDC has secured commitments from private-sector partners to bring coordination, speed, and execution to downtown renewal efforts. The investments are already making an impact across the city, funding projects like clean and safe services, a new downtown business fund supporting local entrepreneurs, improvements to the community gathering space East Cut Crossing, and advancement of the Embarcadero park project. The DDC is also reviving community spirit by relaunching First Thursdays, the popular event celebrating local artists and performers.

Partnering For Progress: How Amazon is Investing in The Future of San Francisco’s Downtown – US Press Center

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