city planning

San Francisco’s Central Subway and its Roots

Structural Engineer Cris Subrizi shares his insights on subway construction through the lens of the current Central Subway project in San Francisco. He explores the history of tunneling and also tells a sparkling story of how a shipworm transformed into the modern day TBM, Tunnel Boring Machine.

  Go to Post | March 28th, 2012

Mission Bay and San Francisco’s Future

As southeastern San Francisco continues to change dramatically, how will its transformation affect the city as a whole?

  Go to Post | April 30th, 2009

Cargo Way/Bay Trail Conceptual Design Study

Planning effort to develop a conceptual master plan for Cargo Way, a segment of the Bay Trail in Bayview Hunter’s Point. Presently an industrial boulevard serving the City’s cargo and freight transportation needs, the process established strategies and guidelines for a safe and attractive mix used street shared with pedestrians and cyclists.

  Go to Post | September 12th, 2008

Greening the Port of San Francisco’s Backlands

The latest master plan for the Port of San Francisco’s 47 acres Backlands, Piers 90 and 94, identifies potential tenants with both the means to build and operate within a sustainability program.

  Go to Post | September 9th, 2008

Book Review: Design for Ecological Democracy

eco-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, 2008

Glen Park Community Plan

The Glen Park Community Plan is one of several planning efforts underway in the City’s transit-served neighborhoods. Glen Park with its BART station is a piece of the Citywide Action Plan to meet the need for housing and jobs.

  Go to Post | May 17th, 2008