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WheresMyPermitSF – Self-Hosted SF Housing Permit Bottleneck Analyzer

WheresMyPermitSF – Self-Hosted SF Housing Permit Bottleneck Analyzer

by kaashmonee·Mar 18, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●●SolidNiche GemBig Brain

Turns 17k SF permit records into actionable bottleneck data for housing advocates.

Strengths
  • •Transforms raw open data into clear accountability metrics for citizens.
  • •"Stuck permits" calculation highlights specific pipeline failures in housing.
  • •Clean dashboard makes complex zoning data accessible to non-experts.
Weaknesses
  • •Extremely niche geographic focus limits broader appeal beyond San Francisco.
  • •Static data analysis lacks predictive or intervention features for change.
Category
Data
Target Audience

SF residents, Housing activists, Journalists

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