Office of Emerging Technology
Background
San Francisco long has been a center of innovation and technology and the City has an important role in effectively managing the interaction among innovation, technology and public spaces. In recent years, numerous new and emerging technology devices were launched in San Francisco without sufficient time for public review, input or consideration to ensure these technologies align with public health, safety and welfare.
Mission
The Office of Emerging Technology will work with companies seeking to test, pilot or deploy emerging technology within public areas of the City and guide them through responsible implementation with a process that includes application for a permit, payment of a pilot project review fee and a 20-day public comment period.
News
- Patch - 10/20/2019 - Office of Emerging Technology Created In San Francisco
- SF Business Times - 12/10/2019 - San Francisco office to regulate emerging technologies clears first hurdle
- SF Examiner - 10/8/2019 - SF to establish Office of Emerging Technology
Contact
San Francisco Public Works
Patrick Rivera
Office of Emerging Technology
patrick.rivera@sfdpw.org
(628) 271-2456
Mission
San Francisco Public Works is one of the largest and most complex municipal operations in the City, with a 1,600-member workforce and a $384 million annual operating budget. The department's active capital project portfolio exceeds $3 billion. As one of San Francisco oldest City departments, it is also one of the most forward-thinking. Keeping San Francisco beautiful, safe and sustainable.
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