China, driven by its remarkable growth, has made a business of importing planning and architectural strategies from other places and inserting them into Chinese cities. In Shanghai, the result is a loss of the unique urban patterns that supported the identity, legibility and character of everyday life. This talk describes the evolution of urbanism in […]

"What will it take to make San Francisco a world-class bicycling city—with a continuous network of cross-town bikeways offering safe, comfortable and inviting routes for people of all ages and riding abilities? A new San Francisco Bicycle Coalition program, Connecting the City, will create a road map for making San Francisco a great place for […]

From 1000 New Cyclists: Want to meet other people who use their bicycles for everyday transportation?  Come socialize, share stories, and meet the faces behind the 1000 New Cyclists campaign.  EBBC’s new Executive Director Renee Rivera will be there to listen to mingle, listen, & share ideas.  There’s no formal presentation – this is social event – […]

From WalkSF: Check out the ups and downs west of Twin Peaks with Renee Curran. This moderately strenuous walk explores many of the little known stairways and parks in Forest Hills and Golden Gate Heights. En route we’ll pass stately Maybeck-designed mansions, misty open spaces, San Francisco’s tallest mosaic, and the city’s best swing. Finish […]

From California Bicycle Coalition: Join us for a gathering of the leading thinkers, movers and shakers in bike advocacy, the bike industry, and bike-friendly change agents in transit, urban planning, health, design, technology, tourism and more as we share, envision, connect, collaborate and celebrate! Don’t miss out! California by Bike’s confirmed presenters so far are Brian […]

From EBBC: The East Bay Bicycle Coalition and the Fast Freddie Foundation jointly announce a “Bridge the Bay Benefit” aiming to raise awareness and support for the Bay Bridge Pathway for cyclists and pedestrians; to promote the EBBC’s mission of making the East Bay more bicycle friendly; and to support the Fast Freddie Foundation’s goal […]