Abigail Shull

"Fourth Street in San Francisco’s South of Market district is slated to be a new $1.3 billion transit investment in the form of the new Central Subway corridor. The project is near the Fourth and King Caltrain rail yards, a major opportunity site. How will this transit investment shape land-use decisions? With planners Peter Albert, Sarah Dennis-Phillips and Michael Yarne."

"Bay Area residents typically spend 59 percent of their median household income on housing and transportation, leaving little of their remaining income to meet other basic needs. Join us for a discussion on the Urban Land Institute’s recent “Bay Area Burden” report, an in-depth examination of the true “cost of place.” With Kate White of the Urban Land Institute, Doug Johnson of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Phil Kerr of Intracorp. Co-sponsored by the Urban Land Institute."

"Recently, some urban Community Benefits Districts have been using a new broad-based development approach to bolster the economy. What do these CBDs do, and how do they relate to the City’s centralized economic development infrastructure? With representatives from San Francisco’s Tourism Improvement District, the proposed Production Artisan and Creative Enterprises CBD and the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development. Moderated by Egon Terplan of SPUR."

"A 2009 American Association of Retired People survey found that 89 percent of persons age 50 and older want to remain in their communities. But not all communities are built to accommodate “aging in place.” What policies are in place to ensure affordable housing and transportation options for seniors? How does successful aging play out in the city vs. a suburb? Join us for this panel discussion featuring Joyce Polhamus of Smith Group, Byron Kuth of Kuth Ranieri Architects, James Canton of Global Futures and Nader Shabahangi from Agesong. Moderated by Kenneth Caldwell."

"For the sake of the environment and for efficiency of movement with a growing population, the need for public transit is spreading. But funding and implementation issues incite intense and often bitter quarrels. Join transit planning consultant Jarrett Walker — writer of the blog HumanTransit.org — as he offers insight on some common issues, confusions, outcomes and strategies shared by transit planning initiatives across the country."

"As a result of the recession, some Central Valley communities are facing an acute economic crisis. From Modesto to Stockton, the concerns go far beyond foreclosures and unemployment. What are the origins of this crisis and how do they relate to the Bay Area? This forum will look at the recession through the lens of the megaregion, a framework that relates causes and impacts across Northern California. With geographers and planners Alex Schafran and Hugo Lefebvre."

"To what extent can we support a community’s food and health needs through urban farming? Join Shakirah Simley of Slow Jams, Brooke Budner and Caitlyn Galloway of Little City Gardens, and the San José-based Village Harvest — organizations that not only grow their own food, but also facilitate distribution within their communities. This event is generously sponsored by the Koret Foundation."

"Vision California is a project that models different scenarios for how California can accommodate expected population and employment growth. Commissioned in part by the California High Speed Rail Authority, this project assesses how land use and infrastructure investments can meet state goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With Joe Distefano and Garlynn Woodsong from Calthorpe Associates."

"In this new SPUR tour series, see your neighborhood through the eyes of your district supervisor! Join Supervisor Sophie Maxwell on this walking tour of the Central Waterfront. Supervisor Maxwell will take us to some of her favorite spots, but with only one hour, we won’t see it all. Grab your walking shoes!"

"The Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco played a crucial role in the city’s industrial and shipbuilding past. But did you know that the Dogpatch is also home to many of San Francisco’s current (and future) artisan manufacturers? Join us for a walking tour led by Kate Sofis of SFMade.org, as we explore local companies making messenger bags, prefabricated cabins and chocolate!"