SPUR Exhibition Opening: Surf’s Up For the Long Haul (Ocean Beach Master Plan)

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Ocean Beach, one of the gems of the San Francisco landscape, is 3.5 miles of sand and rugged coastline that functions as a national park, a popular urban open space, a major infrastructure complex and a beloved landscape. But the beach faces severe erosion, complex jurisdictional challenges, a diverse population of users and the looming challenge of climate-related sea level rise. SPUR’s newest exhibition celebrates the Ocean Beach Master Plan, a targeted and sustainable long-term vision for Ocean Beach, addressing public access, environmental protection and infrastructure needs in an accessible, hands-on and interactive style.

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