Proposals For A New San Francisco

As the APA conference ends, a former San Francisco planner offers progressive visions for a future San Francisco.

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March 25, 2005, 9:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen


But the question before us, as we face a national planning audience and choose a new director of planning to succeed the dynamic interim director Dean Macris, is: Where do we go from here?

  • ...Increase density: Too crowded already? Not for a city. Look at European and Asian cities with their vitality and amenities.
  • ...Establish design review: One of the major criticisms of anything new (and much that is old) is how it looks.
  • ...Increase height limits...
  • ...Improve transportation/parking/movement
  • ...Designate pedestrian zones

    Thanks to Chris Steins

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