Issue 502
Planning for a Changing Coastline
The Future of Ocean Beach
Thanks to sea-level rise, a beloved public place already busy with uses becomes even more complex
How will San Francisco manage Ocean Beach's tricky balance of natural resources, recreational uses and infrastructure needs under the new realities of a changing climate? SPUR leads a master-planning process to develop a long-term vision for this important resource.
Urban Field Notes: 16 Fonts on 16th Street — the City Through a Phone
The ways in which a smartphone can change our experience on the street continue to evolve. On a recent walk along 16th Street from Market to Mission, our case worker used an app called What the Font to identify fonts on street signage. The results were often hilarious.