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Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
SOMA, SF
fromFuncheap
8 hours ago

Makers Market Local Artist Street Fair at Santana Row (San Jose)

Support small businesses by visiting the April Local Artist Street Fair at Santana Row featuring handmade goods from local makers.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
#california-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
5 hours ago

She Transformed 3 "Dark, Dated" Rooms Into Bright, Cozy Oases

Home staging can significantly enhance a property's appeal, leading to quicker sales and higher offers from buyers.
#affordable-housing
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
California
fromTravel + Leisure
9 hours ago

9 Best California Beach Towns for Surfing, Seafood, and Storybook Coastal Charm, According to a Local

California's coastline features diverse beach towns, each offering unique experiences from surfing to scenic views.
Portland food
fromKqed
1 day ago

Indigenous Communities Reclaim Ancestral Lands and Waters | KQED

The Potter Valley Pomo tribe creates a community forest for youth camps and events, marking a significant cultural initiative in California.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

We bought a house that's too small so we could afford our dream neighborhood. A $300,000 third-party loan will help us renovate.

The Feinbergs purchased a small home in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and planned to expand it using RenoFi financing based on future value.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
#san-francisco
from48 hills
2 days ago
SF politics

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

SF politics
from48 hills
2 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
4 days ago

S.F. on track to shrink deficit by $300M, city controller says

San Francisco's projected budget deficit has decreased from $936 million to $643 million, but significant cuts and challenges remain ahead.
Mission District
from99% Invisible
4 days ago

Service Request #3: Why Is There So Much Litter in San Francisco? - 99% Invisible

San Francisco's struggle with public trash can placement reveals deeper issues in urban waste management and human behavior.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Clipper Developer Says It Will Resolve Chaos From Disastrous 2.0 Rollout By May 30

"All of these different ingredients need to be baked into the Clipper cake," said spokesman John Goodwin with the MTC, speaking to KGO. "It's a really, really complicated recipe."
San Francisco
#transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

Friday Video: A Master List of All The Reasons Why Car Domination Sucks - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

Friday Video: A Master List of All The Reasons Why Car Domination Sucks - Streetsblog USA

New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Reforms to 'wild west' private trash industry come to Manhattan's Chinatown

Manhattan's Chinatown will implement new trash reforms requiring businesses to use authorized waste companies by May 2024.
#san-jose
fromThesanjoseblog
5 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

San Jose Moves Forward with Over One Thousand New Homes

San Jose approved nearly ten million dollars in incentives for three residential developments, adding over one thousand affordable housing units.
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago
Silicon Valley real estate

San Jose Launches East Village Business Improvement District

San Jose establishes the East Village Business Improvement District to enhance local businesses through funding for cleaning, safety, marketing, and beautification.
Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

San Jose looks to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture

San Jose plans to make outdoor dining permanent to support small businesses despite budget shortfalls and the end of federal funding.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

San Jose Launches East Village Business Improvement District

San Jose establishes the East Village Business Improvement District to enhance local businesses through funding for cleaning, safety, marketing, and beautification.
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
1 day ago

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Siloed transit planning hinders effective connections between projects like IBX and Penn Station Access, limiting regional transit network potential.
Education
fromKqed
2 days ago

Beloved San Jose Charter School Faces Potential Closure | KQED

There is a national shortage of credentialed teachers affecting compliance in schools, including East Side Unified School District.
#sustainability
SF food
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

A pilot program in Half Moon Bay aims to solve DoorDash's biggest problem

Fattoria e Mare participates in DoorDash's DashLoop program, promoting sustainability through reusable food containers.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
SF food
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

A pilot program in Half Moon Bay aims to solve DoorDash's biggest problem

Fattoria e Mare participates in DoorDash's DashLoop program, promoting sustainability through reusable food containers.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
fromPhilosophynow
3 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
LA food
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

San Diego's Dining Scene Is Sneaking Up on LA's

San Diego's culinary scene is thriving with exceptional local ingredients, making it a destination for fine dining.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
3 days ago

"We are on pins and needles every day"

Trump's executive orders threaten federal funding for LGBTQ+ health organizations, creating uncertainty and anxiety for nonprofits serving transgender communities.
Online marketing
fromThe Cool Down
3 days ago

Resident shares photo of giant, driver-distracting billboard in neighborhood

Mobile billboards are criticized for intruding on public spaces and contributing to advertising saturation and environmental issues.
San Francisco Giants
fromDefector
4 days ago

The Sacramento Athletics Are A Wind Farm | Defector

The West Sacramento Athletics are the last winless team in baseball, struggling significantly with contact and strikeouts.
US news
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
5 days ago

Your Vote Decides Which New York Neighborhood Fix Mamdani Will Tackle Next

Over 11,600 New Yorkers participated in the Mayor's Municipal Madness to select city projects for repair by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Barcelona
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

SANAA, David Chipperfield Architects, and Snhetta Among Five Finalists for Barcelona's New Waterfront Cultural Venue, Liceu Mar

Barcelona selects five finalist teams for the Liceu Mar cultural venue competition at Port Vell, aiming to enhance accessibility and civic engagement.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Las Vegas Park / Gustavo Gonzalez Galarza

Las Vegas Park symbolizes Portoviejo's rebirth post-earthquake, serving as a vibrant community space for gatherings and cultural events.
#architecture
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

PBR House / Studio Saransh

Architecture must engage with its surroundings, creating a self-sustained identity through careful articulation of spaces and materiality.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

PBR House / Studio Saransh

Architecture must engage with its surroundings, creating a self-sustained identity through careful articulation of spaces and materiality.
#homelessness
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

This "Wonky" Backyard Got a Mediterranean Makeover That Feels Like a Vacation

Hardscaping enhances outdoor spaces using non-plant materials, creating functional and aesthetic zones in landscape design.
California
fromKqed
4 days ago

The Challenges in Removing Cesar Chavez's Name in California Cities | KQED

California officially changes Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers' Day amid sexual abuse allegations against Chavez.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Spring Into Growth With New Programs and Partnerships - San Francisco Bay Times

Our inaugural session, led by GGBA member and President of KJS Consulting, Kate Sargent, provided valuable, practical guidance on how to leverage LinkedIn to grow your business and professional brand.
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Abandoned piece of history on SF's Haight Street undergoes major transformation

"I hadn't even seen the inside just like you, but I just felt like one person, DJ equipment, had to fit in there somehow. We knew it could be Pandora's box in there."
Mission District
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Residents Protest Proposed 25-Story Marina Safeway Redevelopment

Residents protest a proposed 25-story mixed-use tower in Marina, citing concerns over neighborhood impact and skyline alteration.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

"What's the consequences if we allow 800 residents to be in a severe fire with no evacuation routes? We're being asked to choose between two really bad options."
LA real estate
California
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
#community
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
Portland food

Hundreds of strangers flock to San Francisco beach to dig a really big hole

Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
Portland food

Hundreds of strangers flock to San Francisco beach to dig a really big hole

Brooklyn
fromAxios
5 days ago

The Rock Island Bridge is being compared to The High Line in NYC

The Rock Island Bridge entertainment district opens April 1, revitalizing a neglected river area with diverse community spaces.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Sunday Streets meets fundraising goal to host half-season of neighborhood street festivals

Sunday Streets secured funding to hold a half-season in 2026 despite previous threats of cancellation due to city funding cuts.
Environment
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Locals fought against Calif. hillside work for years - and lost

The Ventura Hills Nature Preserve, spanning 1,645 acres, permanently protects the city's northern hillsides after decades of conflict between residents, developers, and conservation groups.
#golden-gate-fields
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 days ago

East Bay Racetrack Golden Gate Fields Could Soon Be a New Public Waterfront Park | KQED

Golden Gate Fields may transform into a public park, linking over eight miles of East Bay shoreline.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Environmental Group Secures Option to Buy Former East Bay Racetrack, Will Turn It Into Park

The former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track will be transformed into a public park by the Trust for Public Land for $175 million.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 days ago

East Bay Racetrack Golden Gate Fields Could Soon Be a New Public Waterfront Park | KQED

Golden Gate Fields may transform into a public park, linking over eight miles of East Bay shoreline.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Environmental Group Secures Option to Buy Former East Bay Racetrack, Will Turn It Into Park

The former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track will be transformed into a public park by the Trust for Public Land for $175 million.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Santa Clara businesses sue over shopping center displacement - San Jose Spotlight

The Homestead Shopping Center is facing redevelopment, leading to lawsuits from tenants alleging wrongful eviction by the former landlord.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
6 days ago

San Jose Welcomes Rowan's First California Studio to Santana Row

Rowan at Santana Row offers a safe, stylish ear piercing experience performed by licensed nurses, redefining the process for all ages.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?

A major redesign plan for the 16th St. BART plazas is set to begin, focusing on community engagement and improved public space aesthetics.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow

Beatriz Coca, a retired psychologist, discovered the need for a temporary power pole during her home construction process, highlighting the complexities faced by many rebuilding their homes.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

The Illusion of Lightness: Designing Civic Voids for Public Life

The original intent of pilotis was to create a sense of lightness that would allow circulation and light to flow beneath a structure, but contemporary requirements render thin columns insufficient for large-scale civic projects.
Renovation
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

SF Chinatown's historic Empress of China building being revived into cultural campus

The Empress of China building will be transformed into a cultural campus celebrating Chinese-American art, culture, and history.
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Photos: What symbols represent SoMa?

Nisha, who looked to be about 15 years old, drew a parol - a star-shaped lantern displayed during Christmas - and a Bahay kubo - a traditional Filipino-style house - with a small pencil, as she sat at a table of the Bayanihan Community Center in SoMa.
SOMA, SF
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Form, Function, and Funding: The High-Tech Urbanism of San Francisco

San Francisco's technology economy has rapidly reshaped the city's built environment with architectural refinement but indifference to existing residents, creating a severe housing crisis and displacement of essential workers.
fromArchitectural Digest
3 days ago

Sarah Solis Helps Fashion Stylist Maeve Reilly Start Over After the Palisades Fire

"The hardest thing for both of us was losing home-the place you go that's safe, that provides comfort," Reilly says. The emotional toll was immediate, but the material losses were staggering in their own right: 'I lost the craziest archive of fashion and notes from Karl Lagerfeld'-pieces that, by their nature, are irreplaceable.
Renovation
Portland food
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Developer Bets on 'Office Resort' at Revamped Building Near Embarcadero

88 Spear Street aims to redefine office spaces with luxurious amenities to encourage employees to return to the workplace post-pandemic.
#ybca
Design
fromDesign Milk
2 weeks ago

This Beachside Home Is Built Around Restraint and Craftsmanship

A 1950s La Jolla beachside home was recalibrated within regulatory constraints, creating a reauthored interior through disciplined restraint and subtle nautical references that honor its coastal context.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Eyes on the Street: Progress on Folsom Streetscape Project - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Folsom Streetscape Project aims to improve traffic safety and livability along this important corridor, prioritizing non-motorized modes of travel as part of the City's Vision Zero high-injury network.
SOMA, SF
Renovation
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Is historic preservation in San Francisco in a state of decay?

Historic preservation faces significant challenges in San Francisco, exemplified by the near demolition of a historic home once owned by a preservationist.
California
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: San Mateo Safeway Gets Redevelopment Plan

Bay Area faces pre-spring heatwave with temperatures reaching 90s by Monday, while housing development, infrastructure issues, and regional policy debates continue across Northern California.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

California transit agency land could support 240,000 homes

California transit agencies own 2,875 parcels totaling 7,827 acres that could accommodate nearly 240,000 housing units to address the state's housing shortage.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Stepping Back in Time in California Heights

California Heights in Long Beach offers historic charm, family-friendly atmosphere, and convenient commuter access via Metro Rail and freeways at affordable prices.
Food & drink
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

Bloom Coming Soon to Downtown San Jose

Bloom opens a second Downtown San Jose location offering inventive brunch, hearty lunches, and creative cocktails at 225 W Santa Clara Street.
fromLos Angeles Times
39 years ago

Chula Vista's EastLake Traces Roots to Irvine

We're obviously not reinventing the wheel in our master plan for EastLake. We've learned what to do and what not to from our experience at Irvine and from looking at features in other master-planned communities, and we hope it will show at EastLake.
LA real estate
Renovation
A couple built a custom home on a challenging hillside lot in Silver Lake, requiring extensive foundation work and specialized architectural design to overcome geological constraints.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Oakland must do more to make waterfront attractive

Restore Jack London Square by improving parking, security, family-friendly programming, and active management while supporting local businesses and reopening popular restaurants.
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