San Francisco’s Overlooked Downtown Seeks Rediscovery

Financial District architecture, historic buildings, vacancies, and possible cultural reuse are being reframed as a slower, history-focused sightseeing experience. Upcoming options include a Sept. 19 self-guided Epicenter tour of 14 historic buildings, First Thursdays arts walks, and a free Sept. 19 Folsom Street leather and LGBTQ cultural-history walk; access, safety, and revitalization durability remain unresolved.