Archive for the ‘SFT News’ Category

Clamor at the Commonwealth Club

July 25th, 2018 No Comments »

The Future of San Francisco The Commonwealth Club held a lively discussion recently in a packed auditorium with many San Francisco residents interested in planning and environmental issues, as the city continues to grow unbridled by traditional zoning limits and […]

Fort Winfield Scott

July 20th, 2018 No Comments »

Proposals are being reviewed that would select a developer team to oversee the rehabilitation of 20 buildings totaling nearly 300,000 square feet of space at Fort Scott in the western half of the Presidio. Visiona​ries seeking to tackle the significant […]

A RAB or a Robbery?

July 15th, 2018 No Comments »

Transbay Terminal: stillll waiting A captivated audience of planners and transit pundits gathered at the War Memorial Building recently to listen to the SFMTA and SF Planning Department staff heap accolades on the planning process of the new changes and […]

Lake Merced’s History

June 16th, 2018 1 Comment »

Lake Merced was first noticed by the Spanish in 1775 by Captain Don Bruno de Hecta who named the lake Laguna de Nuestra Señora de la Merced. (1) Originally, Lake Merced was intended to provide a water supply to the […]

SFT’s June Endorsements

May 11th, 2018 No Comments »

Mayor – Jane Kim & Mark Leno, dual endorsement Prop A – Yes. Allows SFPUC to generate revenue bonds to fund the infrastructure needs of the City’s new public power program. Prop C – Yes. Tax for childcare. Prop F […]

Climate Change in the City

February 25th, 2018 No Comments »

Video here.

Coming soon… SFT Climate Panel II

January 22nd, 2018 No Comments »

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SFT Holiday Party

November 22nd, 2017 1 Comment »

Forest Hill Clubhouse, Wed, December 13 at 5:30 p.m.. Please join us at this casual, welcoming event for food, drink, live chamber music by Neighborhood Performance Project, and a chance to chat with some of The City’s most interesting people. […]

Reduce congestion – cut back on city department vehicles

October 11th, 2017 No Comments »

There is heightened concern in the City and County of San Francisco about global warming trends.  One possibility is for the City to re-assess its use of City-owned vehicles.  According to the Fleet Management Department, the vehicle fleet numbers a […]

John McLaren Park: enhancing public use while retaining nature’s interest

September 26th, 2017 No Comments »

San Francisco’s parks and recreation space needs are constantly increasing with the growing population.  One weekend at Dolores Park or Golden Gate Park, a visit to Stern Grove, the Presidio, Marina Green, or Ocean Beach, will quickly show how our […]