Recent Streetsblog SF posts about Jan Gehl

Construction Begins on Pedestrian-Friendly Redesign of Fisherman’s Wharf

By Aaron Bialick | Jan 3, 2013 | 15 Comments

Crews began work yesterday on an overhaul of Jefferson Street in Fisherman’s Wharf that will expand pedestrian space, reduce the number of cars, and create a more welcoming public realm for the throngs of tourists that regularly crowd the street. Improvements on the first two blocks of Jefferson, between Jones and Hyde Streets, were fast-tracked […]

Danish Architect Jan Gehl on Good Cities for Bicycling

By Jan Gehl | Jun 16, 2011 | 3 Comments

Editor’s note: This is the final installment in our series this week featuring Danish architect and livable streets luminary Jan Gehl. The pieces are excerpts from his book, “Cities for People” published by Island Press. Donate to Streetsblog SF and you’ll qualify to win a copy of the book, courtesy of Island Press. Bicyclists represent […]

Danish Architect Jan Gehl on Good Cities for Walking

By Jan Gehl | Jun 14, 2011 | 1 Comment

Editor’s note: Streetsblog San Francisco is thrilled to present a three-part series this week by renowned Danish architect and livable streets luminary Jan Gehl. The pieces are excerpts from his book, “Cities for People” published by Island Press. This is part two. Donate to Streetsblog SF and you’ll qualify to win a copy of the […]

Danish Architect Jan Gehl on Cities for People: The Safe City

By Jan Gehl | Jun 13, 2011 | 9 Comments

Editor’s note: Streetsblog San Francisco is thrilled to launch a three-part series today by renowned Danish architect and livable streets luminary Jan Gehl. The pieces are excerpts are from his book, “Cities for People” published by Island Press. Donate to Streetsblog SF and you’ll qualify to win a copy of the book, courtesy of Island […]

Planetizen Unveils Its Top 100 Urban Thinkers

By Elana Schor | Sep 14, 2009 | No Comments

She may be experiencing an intellectual reconsideration in some corners, but Jane Jacobs is still a beloved figure for the urban planners and designers of Planetizen. Jane Jacobs (Photo: BusinessWeek) After a month-long online poll that saw more than 14,000 votes cast, the site released its list of the "Top 100 Urban Thinkers" today — […]