I 9.13. Em ptv storefronts. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Vacant storefronts mar nearlyr everjj.r shopping district in San Francisco from North Beach to Union Street. More than just eyesores in the city's beloved shopping districts, empty retail spaces are lost opportunities for tax revenue. jobs and foot traffic that help support neighboring busi nesses. Now the Board of Supervisors has a plan to help: a tax on landlords who leave their storefronts empty for more than six months. The point? Encourage building owners to quickly rent out spaces, by either settling for a lower rent or finding a popup or shortterm tenant. How does this episode relate to the material presented in this chap ter? What are the pros and cons of the SF policy