Day: February 23, 2010

The Board of Supervisors has delayed a vote on legislation that would limit new garages in Chinatown, North Beach and Telegraph Hill for two weeks.

"Though not the most populous city in the Bay Area, San Francisco is the center of the region. How much should San Francisco grow, both in terms of housing and jobs, relative to the region? How can San Francisco be a leader in implementing SB 375, a new statewide anti-sprawl legislation? How can we work as a region to support localities that accept growth? Join San Francisco Planning Director John Rahaim and Association of Bay Area Governments Planning Director Ken Kirkey for an exciting discussion about San Francisco's role in the region."

"Perhaps the scariest thing about an earthquake is that you don’t know when it’s going to hit. But what if you had a little warning? The California Integrated Seismic Network has been testing early warning systems statewide on the real-time seismic networks and have successfully been able to detect the shaking of an earthquake before it was felt, showing that seconds to tens-of-seconds of warning are possible. The CISN is now developing a prototype—called "ShakeAlert"—to provide warning to a small group of users. Learn about the methodologies, past performance, challenges and future plans for ShakeAlert. With Richard Allen, associate director of the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory."

"Urban development has changed the waterscape of San Francisco more dramatically than anywhere else in the state, from a natural creek- and dune-scape to today's modern sewersheds. Christopher Richard of the Oakland Museum will take us on guided photo tour, with historical maps and photographs, uncovering the unique features of San Francisco's primeval waterscape and how the city used and abused the many creeks and lakes as it grew. Richard’s presentation will feature the remaining free-running creeks in San Francisco, which you can visit."

"With the T-Third Street Muni line running for three years now, how is Third Street evolving? For an overview, Tom Evans from the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency will outline the Bayview Master Plan. We’ll also get to hear about two new projects: Bay Oaks senior housing and planned affordable housing, and gold LEED registered Armstrong Senior Housing and Armstrong Place, affordable family townhouses currently on the market—two projects developed in tandem along the Third Street rail. With Michael Simmons of Simmons Property Development and David Baker and Kevin Wilcock of David Baker + Partners."

"The quest for sustainability will increasingly concentrate development in cities, generating a greater fusion of old and new styles of architecture, especially as policy incentives are implemented that encourage major additions to existing buildings. Charles F. Bloszies, AIA, author of a forthcoming book from Princeton Architectural Press exploring this trend, will lead preservation architect Bruce Judd, architect/historian Anne-Catrin Schulz of Colliers and real estate broker Dan Cressman of Grubb & Ellis in a discussion of the complex issues involved. Co-sponsored by AIA San Francisco."

"Join SPUR for an update on the remaking of a key suburban BART station. The redevelopment of the Concord Naval Weapons Station will transform a 5,000-acre site into a low-carbon community of 12,200 homes and an estimated 26,500 potential jobs. The Community Reuse Plan and subsequent area plan have been shaped by the participation of hundreds of residents and the evaluation of seven alternatives. Join Aidan Hughes  and Mark Shorett of Arup as they present an update on the plan to transform a suburban BART station in a mixed-use center."

"Advanced, “adventure” group exercise ride that will take us out of the city and into the wilds of Marin County. The ride is sure to be a great work out and a great way to enjoy the company of other motivated cyclists."

"Bound Together Anarchist Collective Bookstore presents booksellers, posters, speakers, art exhibits, and idea-sharing. Free valet bicycle parking provided."