In 2015, San Francisco’s Mission District erupted in resistance against new housing, with activists demanding a moratorium—led by Supervisor David Campos—only to be thwarted by Scott Wiener, who argued against halting construction. The battle over development slowed progress, even killing off the infamous “Monster in the Mission” project. Meanwhile, the tech shuttle revolution began when Google employee Cari Spivack, tired of her commute, launched a small shuttle using her “20% time.” It exploded in popularity, expanded citywide, added Wi-Fi, and inspired Facebook and Apple to follow. By the early 2010s, hundreds of shuttles roamed the streets—until residents turned against them, calling them symbols of tech’s unchecked power amid soaring housing costs.
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