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February 2010 Blog Posts (6)

Rebuild Potrero development density survey

One of the hot topic discussed in Rebuild Potrero's community meeting on Tuesday is the development's density. People have asked how does the proposed project compares to other condo development such as The Potrero (Whole Food). Unfortunately the host do not have any information to answer this question.

In order to find out, I have set out to do a survey myself. I have gathered information on a number of large condo projects around Potrero Hill. I measured their area using satellite… Continue

Added by Wai Yip Tung on February 25, 2010 at 22:30 — 5 Comments

Police have apprehended alleged Chez Maman robber, as more details emerge

In case you missed the news on Twitter and SF Weekly, two armed men in ski masks stormed into popular 18th Street eatery Chez Maman last night. They demanded money from the restaurant's register, and they took wallets and valuables from diners.

The good news? Police have apprehended at least one suspect. According to an email…

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Added by Evan Goldin on February 25, 2010 at 0:18 — 1 Comment

Commercial Space at Corner of 18th and Texas Street

It appears that the specialty liquor store proposed for the former architect's office at the corner of 18th and Texas is not going to happen. There is a new for lease sign in the window. Anyone know what happened and if there are any new prospects for the space?

Added by Richard Manser on February 14, 2010 at 15:19 — No Comments

SF Chronicle writes about changing Dogpatch

The SF Chronicle published an article about the changes the Dogpatch neighborhood has gone through.

The article describes…

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Added by Evan Goldin on February 6, 2010 at 17:17 — No Comments

Potrero Hill in 7x7 Magazine

Evan contacted me after reading my small piece in 7x7 Magazine. Here's a link:

http://www.7x7.com/content/neighborhood/neighborhood-month-potrero-hill

I'm disappointed to say they edited out a few of my favorite places - particularly Christopher's Books, which imho is a gem of an independent bookstore. But I'm delighted to have found this online community as a result of having published my… Continue

Added by Meg Hilgartner on February 6, 2010 at 14:48 — No Comments

To some, an unwitting diety that resides in Potrero Hill

The NY Times wrote a story about Raj Patel, who has been the subject of an unusual experience: Followers of New Age religious sect Share International think he is The One.

Not exactly a common occurance, even in a neighborhood with so many fantastic people as Potrero Hill. And if…

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Added by Evan Goldin on February 5, 2010 at 16:30 — 1 Comment