Greg Riessen
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Bay to Breakers: The Death of Fun?
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Bay to Breakers (B2B) is under attack. For countless thousands both in San Francisco and around the world, the third Sunday in May has always represented an eclectic mix of athleticism and hedonism, one that no other event in any other city can deliver. But in their crusade to suburbanize our great metropolis, curmudgeons are set […]
Concrete Giveaway: Free and Exclusive Parking on the Public Street
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This public street has zero public parking spaces, due to private driveways. Curb cuts, also known as driveways, theoretically provide vehicle access from the street into a private garage. New development in San Francisco has been required to include off-street parking since the 50s, in an effort to ensure a convenient supply of on-street parking. […]