A Day in the Life of San Francisco Cyclists – 6.30.13 from BikeWrappers on Vimeo. Took advantage of the beautiful un-foggy June day and got some shots of cyclists all throughout the city of San Francisco on 6.30.13 that tries to encompass how great of a cycling city SF really is…
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San Francisco, CA: A Day in the Life of Cyclists
Thursday, July 18th, 2013Top Ten Green Projects: 2013 Winners
Wednesday, June 5th, 2013AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS Top Ten Winners: San Antonio, TX: Pearl Brewery/Full Goods Warehouse The Pearl Brewery Redevelopment Master Plan and the adaptive reuse of the Full Goods Warehouse are serving as a model and catalyst for green urban revitalization in a long neglected portion of San Antonio’s inner city. After 15 years lying derelict, […]
View this complete post...Why Should California’s High Speed Rail Start in San Joaquin Valley?
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013No matter whom you ask—state or local elected leader, economic developer, community member–someone has an opinion on the California high speed rail project. Approved by voters in November of 2008, it has now become one of the most talked about infrastructure projects in the state. In July, Governor Jerry Brown signed a construction financing bill […]
View this complete post...San Francisco, CA: Cable Cars – Early 1970s
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013Home Movies of San Francisco by Cable Car – Early 1970s from Fading Dyes on Vimeo.
View this complete post...San Francisco to New York City: The Sun Train
Thursday, February 21st, 201372 hour journey from San Francisco to New York by the American railroad. 2 Amtrak routes combine to make a very underrated experience. If you have the time, don’t fly.
View this complete post...San Francisco, CA: The Bay Lights Project
Tuesday, December 11th, 2012The Bay Lights from Words Pictures Ideas on Vimeo. The Bay Lights is an iconic light sculpture designed by internationally renowned artist Leo Villareal. The sculpture will be installed and illuminated over the course of the Bay Bridge’s 75th Anniversary, which extends from late 2011 to 2012.
View this complete post...Highway Grants: Roads to Prosperity?
Monday, December 3rd, 2012FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO
Increasing government spending during periods of economic weakness to offset slower private-sector spending has long been an important policy tool. In particular, during the recent recession and slow recovery, federal officials put in place fiscal measures, including increased government spending, to boost economic growth and lower unemployment.
Infographic: 7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Golden Gate Bridge
Friday, July 6th, 2012GOOD.is View full infographic (GOOD.is): 7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Golden Gate Bridge About GOOD.iswww.good.is“We are people, businesses, moms, kids, artists, organizations, policymakers, students, teachers, and engineers. All united in one simple idea, each elevated by being connected. Let’s do what works and never default to what doesn’t. Join us, and together we’ll […]
View this complete post...Great American Infrastructure: The Golden Gate Bridge
Friday, June 1st, 2012This is the nineteenth in a series of entries celebrating infrastructure achievements in the United States. What: The Golden Gate Bridge just turned 75 (Happy Birthday!) and is one of the most recognizable bridges in the world. When: Construction began on January 5, 1933 and was completed on April 19, 1937. The bridge officially opened on […]
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