The city should build a new city services building somewhere near Civic Center. (10th and Market would have been perfect). First floor could be a huge medical and mental health clinic. Next floor all of the social services (MediCal, food stamps, welfare, etc). Combine all of the departments and agencies in one big building (Health, Human Services, MUNI, Building, MTA, etc). It would be a great savings on subleases and make for much greater efficiency. L. Barnett Read This Posty »

Dear Gavin, One of the most spectacular urban spaces in the entire city, possibly in the entire country, is the vast open space in front of the Museum of Modern Art. Whoever planned that open space was a genius. My dream is to see the entire area from the opera house and vet's administration building all the way to Market street, replanned by the same designer. When someone creates something so glorious they should be rewarded with another assignment, and the civic center needs their attention. Such a project would crown your next administration in an unforgettable way. You have Read This Posty »

Dear Mr. Mayor, I want to tell you what a fine job you are doing and I applaud your efforts in managing this city. Thank you.  I do have some suggestions for beautifying the city and managing its growth. BUSINESS LOOP I applaud the redevelopment of South of Market and the beautiful skyscrapers rising in our downtown area. One idea to help manage the traffic flow of the downtown area is to create a business zone loop. That would mean creating one way boulevards that are open to cars, buses and bicycles. Here are some suggestions: Create a business Read This Posty »