Much has been said in the media – and rightfully so – about the deterioration of San Francisco’s downtown in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some call the dearth of onsite employment and the closure of dozens of stores and other businesses a “doom loop” which feeds on itself. Mayor London Breed and other officials are desperately trying to stanch the hemorrhage of workers, shoppers and businesses while coping with the heavy impact on the city’s budget.