Is “green” enough “good” enough?”

Is “green” enough “good” enough?”

My view of the world, how I navigate it, and the decisions I make are based on the impact on my daughter in the future. It has been that way since she was born 10+ years ago. My views on politics, social justice, and the environment are based on the axiom that “every...
You can never think “green” too much!

You can never think “green” too much!

As long as the water runs when we turn the tap, and the lights come on when we flip a switch, which is not always the case around the Bay Area, people will remain content in their surroundings, and the various call to action regarding saving the planet will continue...
Life without Parking in San Francisco

Life without Parking in San Francisco

In December 2018, San Francisco became the largest U.S. city to eliminate parking requirements for new buildings, including new residential buildings. In other words, developers can now design and build multi-story, multi-unit buildings without any on-site (i.e.,...
The Housing Crisis and Program Management

The Housing Crisis and Program Management

Over the past few months, as a member of a land-use committee, I have been reviewing new construction projects in the Mission. I have noticed two things: 1) the residential projects lack any parking but do include bike storage, which I like; and 2) there seems to be a...
Water Recycling Options

Water Recycling Options

Water recycling has been around since the dawn of humanity. Back then, it was mainly in the form of rainwater harvesting, as far as we know today, but currently, there are many other options available to us. Therefore it is surprising why we do not employ more...