The Ninth World Social Forum 2009 took place in Belem, Brazil but did little to highlight the city’s own social problems.
Go to Post | March 31st, 2009Environmental
Lawrence Halprin’s Gardens at Levi’s Plaza
Levi’s Plaza, San Francisco’s most beautiful corporate estate, includes a spacious public park with streams, stepping stones and gardens, is a reminder of the civic generosity the blue jeans giant.
Go to Post | December 10th, 2008BART Warm Springs Extension
The Warm Springs BART Station will be the southernmost station on the original Fremont line. The site was once known for spas and resorts that took advantage of its springs. The design recalls the origin of the area.
Go to Post | October 25th, 2008Lawrence Halprin’s new outdoor theater in Stern Grove’s Concert Meadow
“To create a mystical place where one would be inspired to reach into oneself.” This was landscape architect Lawrence Halprin’s intent in designing a new outdoor theater for San Francisco’s Stern Grove Concert Meadow.
Go to Post | September 17th, 2008Book Review: Design for Ecological Democracy
This densely written and wonderfully illustrated book seeks answers to questions such as: what is wrong with the cities we have created and what can be done to correct our mistakes?
Go to Post | July 6th, 2008MUNI Islais Facility
The MUNI bus facility will have the capacity to maintain and operate 165 diesel buses, and provide a comfortable work environment for approximately 300 employees. The facility’s 5.32 acres of city land is on an industrial creek being reclaimed for public use by the community.
Go to Post | May 16th, 2008
