"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.

Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has"

Margaret Mead, Anthropologist
(used with permission)



"If you don't like the news .... go out and make some of your own !!"

Wes "Scoop" Nisker, Newscaster



INTRODUCTION

Government is a slow and tedious process. While it often includes citizen and neighborhood involvement, non-governmental, private organizations have created movements and interesting groups which can create positive change in our cities and towns.

I am fascinated by the way groups are created and how they influence public decision making. This blog merely recognizes them and forwards the description of these groups from their own websites.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Architecture and the City Festival

Location: San Francisco, CA

Website: www.mml.org

Welcome to the 9th annual Architecture and the City festival, the nation’s largest festival, showcasing San Francisco’s diverse architectural talent through tours, films, exhibitions, workshops, lectures and more. Taking place every September 1-30 in San Francisco, the festival offers individuals an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the local architectural community, and experience the ways in which design permeates, informs, and connects our city.

This year promises to be quite exceptional, with new programs that demonstrate the ways architects and designers enhance our communities and improve our collective quality of life by promoting sustainability and creativity.

We invite you to pause and partake in some of the nearly 50 events happening this month, to hear great designers discuss their work, to explore spaces and buildings you pass each day and to consider the multiple layers of history which have shaped San Francisco.

View outstanding contemporary residences in neighborhoods you haven’t visited during San Francisco Living: Home Tours on September 15 + 16 and join us in conversation with Bay Area designers as they collaborate to re-think contemporary urban problems at GOOD Design on September 27. We look forward to seeing you this September.
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