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Term Project Assignment: 10/9 Mission Local reports that the Mission District in San Francisco is in an advanced stage of gentrification. Emma Neiman writes that the district’s median income level, already above average at $73,718, is going to see further increases in the near future. UC Berkeley researchers Miriam Zuk and Karen Chapple, who published their finding in August, found that the two tech-booms, cultural richness, and transportation accessibility led the Mission on a path of rapid…

The Center of Innovation 7.5 million people, thousands of technology startups, infinite possibilities; The San Francisco Bay Area is one that cannot compare to any other area in the world. Not less than one year ago, my family and I traveled to the beautiful city of San Francisco. Originally this trip was so we could spend time with my aunt who lives in the area. Although that was fun, my trip had a much deeper meaning to me. The city made a huge impression on me. I learned that I would like to…

afar, the city of San Ramon appears to be a quaint, suburban California city. However, the term “quaint” is not totally accurate. There are a multitude of beautiful homes, apartments, and schools being constructed, and have been for the last 2 decades, and there are plenty of lovely parks for people of all ages to enjoy as well. This is the community that I have spent all the years of my life; this is my hometown of San Ramon. East of the infamous metropolis of San Francisco, sits San Ramon -…

Community-based activism was the driving force behind the fight against development and gentrification in the SOMA and Tenderloin neighborhoods, and even across the bay in Oakland. In the video, “Oakland: Our City” the narrator describes the benefits of urban renewal on blighted neighborhoods, but never addresses the impact it may have on the people who live in these areas. Revitalization of the city’s life and value is a key motivating force to development. Another motivating force is high-rise…

significance to my family and me, as well as a large amount of Asian-Americans living in the Bay Area. Angel Island is an island in San Francisco Bay just east of Tiburon. There are hiking trails around its mountain, Mount Caroline Livermore, as well as beaches and a variety of natural plants. In order to reach the island, one needs to take a ferry from San Francisco or Tiburon. Although Angel Island is beautiful today, it doesn’t have such a pretty past. Around the early 20th century, Angel…

The San Francisco Ferry Building is a historic landmark today, but it has only been in recent history that the building has officially been returned to its iconic status. A. Brown designed the Ferry Building in the Beaux-Arts Architectural style, meaning it has such and such characteristics. The Beaux-Arts style highlights symmetry based on heavy influences of Greek and Roman design (Architectural Styles, 2017). It is a classic theme throughout the planning and architectural history to be…

buyer, San Mateo MLS has listings for every neighborhood in the area, providing opportunities for sellers to increase their market exposure to buyers with preferences looking for the ideal home. Located near San Francisco and San Jose, San Mateo’s community is a diverse mix of generations enjoying a passionate lifestyle for socializing at city parks, downtown shopping areas or simply enjoying the locate eateries, culture affairs and classic entertainment. Sellers have an advantage in San Mateo’s…

San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 Jason L Cook (4097527) American Public University System May 24, 2015 HIST102: American History Since 1877 Professor Robert Young The earthquake of 1906, although only lasting less than a minute caused an extensive amount of personnel and property damage not only from the quake, but the fires that followed. Many of the citizen affected by the incident refused to leave the city creating additional chaos. Rebuilding began almost…

The San Francisco Bay area is, and has been experiencing an epidemic. The epidemic is the suicides the county experiences every year. According to the San Francisco Suicide prevention website, there are 100 deaths per year in the City of San Francisco. Of that number, only three percent are directly resulting from jumping of the bridge. Using money to make the Golden Gate Bridge would not only cause a decrease in tourism due to the drop in aesthetic value, but it would also use money that could…

How the MLB will become a more ethnic sport over time. It’s no question that baseball is one of the most racist sports in the world. The Cleveland Indians have managed to create the most racist logo in sports of all time. It is very offensive as it is a cartoon Indian with a red face and a feather. But that’s just a logo. I want to talk about the players and the future of the league. The MLB consisting of 30 teams, 2 leagues (American and National) is one of the most increasing sports in…