THE NEW WATERFRONT: San Francisco America's Cup Catalyst

THE NEW WATERFRONT: San Francisco America's Cup Catalyst

Large-scale waterfront renewal is one of the most dynamic areas of urban design today. New York City just unveiled its first city-wide plan for the waterfront in two decades and its goal is to reconnect New Yorkers with their waterfront. New Orleans is still struggling with Katrina’s water management policies, bogged down in politics, economics, and regional planning. And, of course, Japan’s recent tsunami is a wake-up call for every waterfront city.

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WATERFRONT WARRIORS? What?

WATERFRONT WARRIORS?  What?

After all the projects proposed over the years for San Francisco’s waterfront, one would think city authorities would be asking more questions about the Warriors’ latest proposal for dilapidated Piers 30-32.

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