Cesar Chavez E/So Van Ness San Francisco N/L W/F-Illuminated - 7066W

Gateway to the Mission, SoMa and “Area AI”

This illuminated billboard stands at the southern gateway to the Mission District, where South Van Ness Avenue meets Cesar Chavez Street. The location catches traffic pouring off U.S. 101 and I‑280 and funnelling north toward downtown and the South of Market (SoMa) tech corridor. South Van Ness Avenue forms the stretch of Van Ness that runs through SoMa and the Mission and terminates at Cesar Chavez Street. Within this vibrant neighborhood, the Mission’s northeastern quadrant, adjacent to Potrero Hill, has earned a reputation as a center for high‑tech start‑up businesses, surrounded by chic bars and restaurants.

Tech founders will appreciate how this board aligns their brand with the Mission’s flourishing innovation scene:

• Assembled – The AI‑driven customer support platform is headquartered in the Mission District.
• Thinking Machines Lab – In 2025, ex‑OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s AI start‑up leased a 72,500‑sq‑ft building at 2300 Harrison Street.
• Area AI Cluster – Industry analysts now refer to the Mission District, western SoMa, and nearby Potrero Hill as “Area AI”; roughly two dozen of San Francisco’s 80 AI companies operate in this corridor, drawn by converted industrial buildings with high ceilings and flexible layouts.
• 10 South Van Ness Development – A planned 65‑story mixed‑use tower at South Van Ness and Market Street will add nearly 1.5 million sq ft of residential and commercial space.

This billboard commands views from motorists heading north toward SoMa and east toward Dogpatch. It places your message within an ecosystem where AI and software startups cluster alongside civic developments and nightlife. Position your brand here to engage the founders, engineers, and trendsetters shaping San Francisco’s next wave of innovation.