Renewal Program

The overall renewal needs for the City’s Recreation, Culture, and Education facilities total nearly $3 billion over the next 10 years. Given funding constraints, the Plan recommends nearly $482 million from the General Fund and other local sources to meet these needs, as shown in Chart 12.1.

Priority parks renewal needs include pathway improvements, court resurfacing, and playfield and playground repairs. There are also several major roof and exterior renewal needs across this service area, including Palace of Fine Arts roof, Opera House roof, Main Library roof, branch library building envelopes, and the De Young Tower Exterior.

Capital needs for CCSF and SFUSD are not included in the renewal curve. CCSF has identified $900 million in planned capital projects over the next 10 years, which still leaves a deferred maintenance backlog of $1.7 billion. Planned CCSF renewal projects include utility infrastructure replacement, boiler and roof repairs, and district-wide asphalt, concrete, and painting projects. SFUSD completed facility condition assessments in 2022 to help determine priorities, timing, and costs. This data will be used to develop a Facilities Master Plan that will guide capital expenditures over the next 5-year period. G.O. bonds, which are subject to voter approval, will be the primary source of funds for these projects.