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 »

Having been to many European cities like Barcelona, Florence, and Vienna, I have had the opportunity to enjoy a very European experience.  The idea of a street without cars, or very limited cars.  I know that we are a much more car oriented society, but I would like to think that we could create some really great small areas (one or two blocks long each) of the city where we could promote outdoor cafes, small walking parks, kiosks for various things, small markets, etc.  I know the city retailers would freak out, but so did all those European store owners Read This Posty »

The city should buy up some empty lots and build city owned and operated parking garages.  It would create a lot more revenue with less man hours than parking tickets and  parking meters.  The urban planning of SF leaves much to be desired. Greg Griffin Read This Posty »