You can help transform Downtown San Francisco!

Teranga, 2023 Pop-up

Vacant to Vibrant transforms downtown vacancies into vibrant communities, shaped by local participation. We’d love to work with you!

Please reach out with any opportunities for partnership or sponsorship.

SF New Deal team and community partners

A Joint Endeavor

Our programming is made possible by local organizations, corporate partners, and city agencies committed to creating community change.

Founding Program Partners


Presented By


Real Estate Partners



Gold Sponsors


Silver Sponsors


Friends of the Program

A Program by SF New Deal

SF New Deal is a San Francisco nonprofit that strengthens neighborhoods by making it easier for under-resourced small business owners to succeed. Through diverse programs, SF New Deal has disbursed more than $50 million to more than 1,600 local businesses.

Change You Can See

With Lasting Impact

Vacant to Vibrant brings together small business owners, artists, creatives, property owners and the City of San Francisco to build a new vision for downtown.

OCT 2023


9

Storefronts

launched across Downtown SF
featuring 17 pop-ups

FEB 2024


8

New Storefronts

launched in the Class of ‘24.
Today, 15 storefronts are open Downtown through the program

JUN 2024


7

Storefronts

signed long-term leases and
found a new home Downtown

JAN 2025


More

New Pop-Ups

announced for Union Square
and more pop-ups in DTSF

In the Press

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Want to Sponsor/Partner With Us?

Vacant to Vibrant transforms downtown vacancies into vibrant communities, shaped by local participation. We’d love to hear your ideas for any partnership/sponsorship opportunities.