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Lawrence 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, 2008

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

The de Young Museum Revisited

Herzog & de Meuron’s de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is nearly three years old. It’s time to review its design, construction, and landscaped setting. A tour of the building and grounds follows.

  Go to Post | July 12th, 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

MUNI 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