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San Francisco’s Utopic Dump: Harnessing Natural Fears to Control Scavenger Birds

Trained raptors shoo away seagulls that otherwise overwhelm the dump and scatter trash into nearby neighborhoods and the San Francisco Bay.
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shannon little June 27, 2012
Arts & CultureSan Francisco

San Francisco’s Utopic Dump: Visual Artists Remake City’s Trash into Treasure

A select group of artists create entirely dump-sourced artwork, reminding us of the value that remains in our rubbish and the fact that nothing ever truly disappears.
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shannon little April 23, 2012
ArchitectureSan Francisco

San Francisco’s POPOS Offer a Break from the Daily Downtown Grind

San Francisco's privately owned public open spaces (POPOS) provide respite amongst the city's downtown skyscrapers.
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shannon little February 14, 2012
Arts & CultureSan Francisco

San Francisco Photographer Turns Spotlight on BART-Based Performers

Local photographer Peter Taylor takes time to highlight and glamorize the cast of characters that fills Bay Area transit stations.
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shannon little September 29, 2011
ArchitectureSan Francisco

San Francisco Parklets Provide New Public Waysides

San Francisco's new parklets program is adding dozens of street-side public spaces for you to enjoy. This innovative initiative replaces parked cars with seating and landscaping, to the benefit of weary walkers and local businesses.
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shannon little August 13, 2011

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