Lofts At 7 to soon open in Tenderloin [ABC7]
“Based on the forest of skyscrapers in the “Star Trek” and “Star Trek: Into Darkness” skyline, it’s clear that the progressives don’t win another election for at least the next 200 years. I think it’s fair to assume that a Lennar Corp.-bankrolled Super PAC helps elect most of the San Francisco mayors in the 22nd Century.”
To boldly grow: “Star Trek” imagines San Francisco in 2259 [Chron]
“The location and surrounding buildings provide dramatic views and photo opportunities from every angle, so a quick lap is a must. “
Park Life: Relax Like a Railroad Baron at Nob Hill’s Huntington Park [Curbed]
“The original route around Bernal and out to Ocean View remained as a passenger route for Ocean View until 1932, and continued to operate as freight trains through the 1940s. Fun fact – it was also the line that transported coffins to the cemeteries in Colma. “
Hidden Histories: The Lost Railroad Tracks of the Mission and Noe Valley [Curbed]
“Pacific Terrace is definitely being pushed as high-end luxury rentals, with units featuring nine foot ceilings, hardwood floors, washer/dryer in each unit, and fancy finishes. “
Ask Curbed: Is That Polk and Pacific Project Ready for Move-in? [Curbed]
“suppose there was a place, a free public urinal, right on the street. And imagine if it was placed smack in the middle of Pee Central, one of the city’s most notorious open-air toilets, right in the Tenderloin. “
Tenderloin toilet project has lofty goals [Chron]
“The iconic, one story adjacent buildings, established approximately 1917-1918 have both been closed since 2006 were constructed to replace a livery stable that burned down following the 1906 earthquake.”
Another New Building Going Up at Market and Dolores Streets [Castro Biscuit]
“The San Francisco-based peer-to-peer lending group has leased an additional 30,000 square feet at 71 Stevenson St., bringing the company’s total square footage in the building to about 65,000. “
Lending Club doubles down in SoMa [Biz Times]
“I used to paint over tags once or twice a week, but after the murals came in, I have to do it once or twice a day,”
Murals can make graffiti hot spots cool [Chron]
“After many years, a stairway in a neighborhood west of Mount Davidson that had been overgrown and useless for getting to the Muni bus stop at the foot of the pathway will reopen.”
S.F. stairway transformed to a showcase of sustainability [Ex]
