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Jan 1814 min

What People Said at the RPD Commission Meeting on 10/19/2023

Public Comments at Rec & Parks Commission 10/19/23 Transcribed By Patsy Fergusson, San Francisco Resident Here is a transcript of what...

Jan 182 min

Letter from the South End Rowing Club's President

October 19, 2023 San Francisco Recreation & Parks Commission Re: Opposition to the Proposed “Marina Green Improvement Project” Dear...

Oct 26, 202319 min

What Rec & Parks Commissioners heard - but didn't act on

By Patsy Fergusson Here is a transcript of what people said on October 19, during the public comment section of the Recreation and Parks...

Oct 26, 20233 min

Only London Breed can save Marina Green from bureaucratic destruction

On October 19, the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department (RPD) Commission voted to move forward with an Environmental Impact...

Sep 11, 20231 min

She has operated the fuel dock for 50 years - hear what she has to say

The fuel dock is vital to the marina's operation. There is more than meets the eye: The relocation strategy is deeply flawed, consisting...

Sep 10, 20236 min

An open letter to the project stakeholders

By Patsy Fergusson Dear Stakeholders in the Marina "Improvement" Project, I was at the public meeting in the Marina District of San...

Aug 15, 20232 min

Alcatraz: an iconic landmark best viewed from Marina Green

Introduction San Francisco is home to a historic site that has captured the imagination of people around the world - Alcatraz Island....

Jul 24, 20235 min

Historical perspective: much to be proud of, let's not ruin it

By Bill Clarke The current controversy surrounding the proposal to infill the entire Marina Green waterfront with more marina amounts to...

Jul 20, 20235 min

What the petition supporters say

By Laurent Philonenko Here are the comments received on the petition website as of July 20, 2023. "Needs attention." "The unobstructed...

Jul 19, 20232 min

ChatGPT Enjoys the Waterfront Views

From ChatGPT with Dan Clarke As of my last update in September 2021, Marina Green is a beautiful park located in San Francisco,...

Jul 10, 20232 min

4th Of July at the Marina Green Waterfront

By Bill Clarke So here is what the 4th of July looked like at Marina Green Park. Families gathering for another Bay Area pastime as they...