Agenda Excerpt– 4. Hunters Point Shipyard Phase 2-Candlestick Point Draft Sustainability Plan and Project Update. Presenter: Tiffany Bohee, Office of Economic and Workforce Development (20 minutes) (Informational Report and Discussion)

"Is the recent surge in street food a reflection of a struggling economy, or part of a larger trend in food culture?  Most of this commerce occurs illegally, with vendors struggling to understand or afford the proper permits. Can this industry be formalized and who stands to benefit from this process? Join Caleb Zigas, Operations […]

"Asia minor, present day Turkey, is rich in cities from numerous cultures built over thousands of years. Eva Liebermann, a veteran urban designer who has worked in San Francisco for over 30 years, will discuss urban elements from the ancient port city of Troy, Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite empire, as well as show […]

"Donald Appleyard’s seminal 1981 book Livable Streets revealed the detrimental effects of automobile traffic on street life and communities. How has this influential book affected city planning and transport policies since then? In this talk, hear about contemporary evidence of automobile impacts and best practices from places where livable streets have become a priority. With […]

"The living architecture movement is flourishing as green roofs go vertical and are increasingly integrated into city policies. One of the leading thinkers in restorative landscape design, Paul Kephart of Rana Creek (designer of the California Academy of Science’s green roof), will join us for a presentation of new green roof designs, living landscape projects […]

"Yes – WALK the Wiggle! Celebrate the route bicyclists generally use to avoid hills and tour the social history of the Lower Haight.. This tour looks at the shifting definitions and challenges of the local landscape."

"Got the gift of gab? Volunteer to phone bank with the SFBC! No cold calling, just simple reminders to friendly lapsed SFBC members that their membership is expired. Come share in the fun. The more the merrier! We supply dinner and good company."

"Interested in volunteering to do SFBC outreach at events all over town, like Bike to Work Day 2010, races, festivals, and SFBC Service Stations? Then this training is a must! Learn ways to engage people, how to sign up new members, and more!"

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Muni is proposing cuts to nearly every line to close a $16.9 million budget gap. A number of transit advocates — including Manish Champsee of Walk San Francisco and Susan Vaughan — are mobilizing Muni riders to speak out at the meeting against the proposed cuts. Champsee writes: The SFMTA has just released revised budget […]

"See an example of San Francisco’s new approach to street planning with the redesign of Cesar Chavez Street. The project is a laboratory of public support, interagency challenges, creative funding, stormwater management and good urban design. With Andres Power, project manager for the Cesar Chavez redesign and other city staff as they share lessons learned […]