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

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

Read the full story: The once and future city

Thursday, March 24, 2005 in The San Francisco Chronicle

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