Year: 2009

"Come see how the suburbs are changing. Join Kim Havens of Wilson, Meany & Sullivan for an inside look at a major Transit Oriented Development in San Mateo. The former Bay Meadows horse track, which sits next to the Caltrain Hillsdale station, is being transformed into 1,250 residential units, 750,000 square feet of office space and 93,000 square feet of retail. The first phase of the development is finalized with 734 housing units and a 98,000-square-foot retail complex anchored by a Whole Foods."

"Constructed in 1874, the Old San Francisco Mint is nationally recognized for its architecture and its civic role in the history of our city. With Deborah Frieden, cultural planning consultant, and design team HOK, Page & Turnbull and Arup as your guides, hear how the restoration will convert the Old Mint into a museum celebrating San Francisco and the Bay Area through its history, its impact and its people. The Mint is set to become the most innovative sustainable National Historic Landmark in the U.S. and a model for conversion of existing and historic buildings."

"Come and see the plans for a new playground in Dolores Park! Designed by KLA Architects, the plan includes new play structures (the current ones are 30 years old) made of green materials, improved signage and a new drainage system. Nancy Gonzalez Madynski of Friends of Dolores Park Playground and Meredith Thomas of the Neighborhood Parks Council will give a preview of the design, and talk about the unique collaboration (with the City's Department of Recreation and Parks) that has shaped the design, fundraising and approvals process."

San Franciscans are likely to see slower response times to street cleaning requests and a reduction in landscaping and tree maintenance in their neighborhoods following a number of layoffs announced this week at the Department of Public Works. Twenty four street cleaning positions are being cut along with 15 gardening and arborist positions.

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"Join the SFBC in car-free Golden Gate Park for a group effort to get our kids riding without training wheels. Bring bike, helmet and a snack to share. We'll take care of the rest. Heavy rain cancels."

"This bicycle tour led by SFBC Board Member David Baker, Robin Levitt and Rob Bregoff will focus on notable modern residential architecture outside of San Francisco’s downtown core. It will look at works by Second Bay Area Tradition architects and contemporaries, including buildings by Richard Neutra, William Wurster, Gardner Dailey, Henry Hill, Joseph Eichler and Anshen + Allen. Part of a rich architectural tradition, these buildings are also a feature of our everyday landscape. Ride will cover 20 miles (about 4 hours), including hilly terrain. Riders must provide their own bicycle (low-gearing recommended) and wear comfortable clothing with layers and a helmet. The tour will stop for lunch (lunch not included)."

Join SFBC Member Lynne Howe on a bike ride to join one of the September Oakland Museum of California docent led bike rides. This month's options are Downtown or Wetlands/Port. Each tour is an easy 5 miles and lasts 2-2.5 hours. Rides start at 10am at the museum, 1000 Oak Street, one block from Lake Merritt BART. Sf riders will take the 9:23 Dublin train to Lake Merritt.