day in san francisco outside, and on this -- at this beautiful building outside. welcome everyone to the grand reopening of the center. [applause] this project has taken the better part of ten years to complete. from early conversations about where we would expand, to creating our own unique funding source, to pay for the project, to the years of hard work and incredible engineering to where we are sitting today. today to really reopen this building that has been such an important part of the pulse and heart beat of the city for so many years. our goal was to keep this venue competitive, and ensure that the meeting space would lead its way into the future. the center now features 504,000 square feet of continuous meeting space, almost doubling its former dimensions. it includes a new column free 50,000 square-foot ballroom,

perfect for major keynotes and receptions. the facility will be platinum certified, making it the only convention centre in the nation to have achieved such levels of environmental sustainability. twenty% of its power, yes, that deserves a round of applause. [applause] >> twenty% of its power will come from solar energy and the building's drainage system will be able to collect and recycle 50 million gallons of water annually. the pedestrian bridge right in front of us, or behind you, joining moscone charge up north and south will become one of the most iconic light art installations. in addition, the accessible spaces would filled with art, with nature, and with breathtaking views of the skyline. this new building and the new design not only opens it from the inside, but opens it from the outside to be a better neighbor in the district. this is a major undertaking, and a great honor to be joined by

several of our key project team members and city officials today i will ask you to hold your applause until i finish introducing all of them. on my far right, the public works director, mohammed new rube who oversaw the entire construction team throughout the construction. the lead architect at skidmore, owens, craig hartman who led a dynamic team of architects and design consultants and creating the look of the center. the director of convention facilities for the city and county of san francisco, who oversees everything that goes on in this building on behalf of this city. the senior director of the moscone expansion project for san francisco travel, who has been a help in this entire network of collaborations to keep them together. rick swag who has been involved in the project before the event was a project on the horizon. is a tireless advocate for tourism in san francisco and the

moscone centre as well. the mayor who will be introduced in just a second. to my left, naomi kelly capa started her job just as a -- just as the expansion was getting away. it was quite a way to begin, and she has been with us every single step of the way. the g.m. for the marriott international, here to represent the hotel community, who has always understood the importance of this facility, not only to the visitors on the hotel, but to the city itself and our people. peter gomez, the san francisco travel board chair, his entire career who has been in the hospitality industry, you know as well, as do all of us, to see the importance of the industry in san francisco. senior manager at the department of public works, our leader in technical design, construction, and contracts for the past seven years. you have been at this building almost every day since construction in the past seven years. the president and c.e.o., jeff

peterson, who has assembled a talented team, but not only finished expansion on time and on budget, but work to make sure the building can be used during destructors construction, which was a remarkable feat. this building does not close down the demolition was taking place, and when the construction happened, but it remains open and continuously operated during that time. a senior director of citywide sales operations for san francisco travel, mr patrick, who did a spectacular job working with are committed convention clients for the past four years, guaranteeing their mate -- meetings could continue in san francisco. and the moscone general manager, bob sauter, who made sure the facility remained operational while these improvements were being made. let's give them all a round of applause. [applause] >> we are also very happy to be joined by many department heads for the city and county of san

francisco, as well as leaders of the hospitality industry and the hotel community who help generate the funding to make this event possible and make this building possible. each one of these people had a key role in this project, and its success, so we all really have to show them debt of appreciation. let's help to thank the many sponsors, partners, and friends of the san francisco travel association, the moscone centre, in the city and county of san francisco. without their support, the event today would not be possible. our special thanks to creative technology, curtain convention services, freeman, hartman studios, impact lighting, jazz mafia, local 16, sound on stage, and the children's creativity museum. let's give them all a round of applause.

it is my great pleasure to introduce the mayor of san francisco who is dedicated her life to the city she was. she is dedicated to create the city even more incredible than it is. it is one of the most beautiful cities to live and in the world, and she is committed to make it even better than it is today. is my pleasure to introduce mayor london breed. [cheers and applause] >> thank you, and welcome everyone. i know this project has been a long time coming, and some of you her right here in 1981 probably remember when this whole area was nothing but parking lots. this wasn't necessarily an area that so many of us ever spent time in, and to see it grow into what i think is one of the best convention centres anywhere, is absolutely amazing. this expansion is something that

is overdue. it is done to help generate the kind of tourism that san francisco is so very proud of. we know that there are challenges that exist in our city. we know that we have to address the issues around homelessness and housing, and things that impact our tourism industry, and i am committed to making those investments, his and that not just the people who visit our city have a wonderful experience , but also the people who live here, to have a great experience as well. [applause] >> this convention centre will host and bring visitors from around the world who are going to not only visit here, but also work here, and as a result, will generate millions of dollars in revenue here at this convention centre, and for our hotels, and our small businesses in the surrounding community. it was critical to ensure that

moscone centre remain one of the top meeting destinations in the world and today, we are proud to unveil this world-class facility in a world-class city. and includes new exhibition space, meeting rooms, and incredible ballrooms, and other support areas. it also includes thousands of new jobs caregiver brings in streetscape improvements, and family-friendly public spaces for visitors, and residents to enjoy alike. we have a beautiful art installation as well, including a new sculpture on howard street by artist christine corday who is here celebrating with us today. moscone centre will remain one of the most sustainable convention centres in the country with the largest rooftop solar panel array in san francisco, and other sustainable

-- key sustainability features. and thanks to the incredible project team at san francisco department of public works, which led the implementation of this expansion, we were able to do this project without interrupting the conventions that we already had scheduled. that is because we know and understand how important tourism is to san francisco. we know that we are an international destination where people come from all over to visit our amazing restaurants, our businesses, our cultural activities, and i am committed to ensuring that the people from other cities and states and countries have a great experience. i'm excited because this is finally done, and traffic is challenging, and congestion in san francisco, but ultimately, there might still be traffic and congestion in this area, with us because we will be bringing more people to this area who will be enjoying this convention space.

i want to recognize and thank some amazing people who contributed to helping to make this possible. one of them is supervisor jane kang who represents this district, and is joining us here today, as well as supervisor rafael mandelman. thank you both for your supervising and commitment in supporting and moving forward these projects. i specially want to thank the department of public works, mohammed nuru, and the department of public utilities commission, harland kelly from p.u.c. i remember many years ago when i served as an intern under the former mayor, willie brown, and how many staff meetings we attended where mayor brown would constantly yell at harland, in particular, who i'm not sure if he is here today, but his wife is here so she can represent him you were in those meetings because i was your intern, and he would yell about, when will i get my sidewalk while when will this be done while and i find myself doing the same thing to a lot of the department heads, but

i want you all to know how much i appreciate the work that you've done here in order to make this facility what it needs to be for all of us, and also making sure it is one of the most environmentally friendly facilities anywhere. i want to thank john noguchi, the director of convention facility, and all the employees and people and members of local two, who continue to work in this facility, and the team as -- s.f. travel, and so many people who contribute to the vibrancy of our great safety. and also, i want to finally think the residents and the business in this neighborhood. the people who basically suffered through the changes and all of the challenges that exist here, and i also would like to thank the san francisco police department for keeping the community and residents safe all over our city.

the namesake of this facility, named after the former mayor was committed to our core values of inclusion, bringing people together, and pushing for transformative projects like here at moscone centre. today, not only do we rededicate this facility in his honor, we also honor another true champion of san francisco values. someone who was an incredible mayor who pushed for the expansion of this project, but also more importantly, pushed for the funding to get it done. it was both city funding, and private dollars that made it possible, and because of the leadership of our late mayor, ed lee, it was possible. here, joining us today, anita lee, his wife. thank you so much for being here with us today. [applause]

>> as a result of his hard work, here we are. and incredible facility, and so today we will be dedicating this south lobby in honor of mayor edwin m. lee. [cheers and applause] >> thank you all so much. web core, and all of the folks who worked on this project, it really does take a village. that is why you see so many people on the stage, but we also know that so many of the folks who have contributed to making this place possible are here, and the people who are committed to making sure that this place thrives will continue to be actively engaged in making this incredible and welcoming place

for so many people who will use this convention centre, and enjoy san francisco for years to come. with that, i would like to introduce a person who made this project possible. the expansion work certificate of participation bonds, and other kinds of creative financial tools to get it done, and she was there every step of the way, managing the different departments, pushing for the different financing, and getting creative about solutions in order to deliver this project for each and every one of us, ladies and gentlemen, our city administrator, naomi kelly. [applause] >> thank you, mayor breed for the kind introduction. good morning everyone. i am so happy to be standing

here today after seven plus years in the making. before i say more, i want to recognize the late mayor, george moscone, who had the vision that a convention center should be here at third and howard street. i'm incredibly grateful to be here today as we honor the late mayor, ed lee, who is a true champion of the moscone expansion project. this project is really a win-win for our city. yes it boosts tourism, but it also generated thousands of local jobs. over its four phases, the expansion was responsible for about 3400 temporary jobs, and over 900 permanent jobs. when the center was built, it was a cutting edge facility, but over time, it became clear we needed to keep up with our competition. prior to the expansion, moscone had significantly less exhibit space than the country's top 12 convention centres, and we were

at risk of losing many of our big conventions to other cities. that would have meant lost jobs, and would have meant lost revenues from visitors spending in our city. we are back in a very competitive position, and now offer a lot of things that other convention centers lack. we have an iconic building design, public open spaces, a nearby garden, a dedicated visitor information centre, and incredible light build pre function hall. when planning for the expansion, one thing we wanted to do was make sure we incorporated the input and partnership of this community. when george moscone had envisioned moscone here, as mayor breed said in 1981, it was on improved parking lot, and whatnot -- not much of a community. this location is in the heart of the city where people live, work , and visit, which means a

livability on the vibrancy of this communities a top priority. supervisor jane kim made sure if that's. we had community meetings pick one on ones, and actively listen to people about the concerns and ideas. now there's a thousand more square feet of new public open space back a redesigned pedestrian bridge, and a beautiful area that allows families and residents to better access the playgrounds and the open space. we really wanted this convention centre to be woven into the surrounding neighborhood, to make it an overall better environment for visitors and residents. i want to thank you all for coming here today, and celebrating this milestone with the city. thank you mayor breed for overseeing the final finishes for this successful project, and i also want to give a big thank you to public works director, mohammed nuru. [applause]

>> and his team who gave their blood, sweat, and tears to this project. to the architect, as well as the project manager extraordinaire and the rest of the public works staff. [applause] >> i must also give a special thank you to the deputy city administrator. you hear joe talk about this project being on time, and on budget, it was can's work working with joe, and broke, and edgar and the hotel industry to make sure that we get this project delivered on budget. i also want to give a thank you to the other san francisco departments who worked collaboratively to bring this center here today. i saw some other elected officials and department heads who are out in the audience. i want to recognize our public defender. [applause] >> and our fire chief.

thank you to s.f. travel, and your team, to the architects, and the building contractors for all your hard work. this was not a project with a flexible deadline. this was a project with a dropdead deadline, and this time next week, the moscone centre will open thousands of people moving in for the first convention. congratulations to everyone. now i would like to invite joe back to the microphone. [applause] >> thank you. thank you again to the city and county of san francisco for making this happen. this is the city's building. the other things i want to bring to the attention is to the hotel community. because they came up with two thirds of the funding to make this project happen. without the cooperation of the hotel community, and the city, this incredible building, this economic driver for the city in this region would not be here

today. on behalf of the hotel community , i would like to ask john campbell to come up and say a few words. [applause] >> good morning everyone. i am just beaming today, and i see many members of the hospitality industry beaming as well, the audience, and i am really here to represent the entire san francisco hospitality industry, hotels, restaurants, attractions, and we are so thrilled to be at this finishing line after the many years of planning and construction of this refreshed and renewed centre. we have an amazing facility to partner with as we bring world-class confident -- conferences and conventions to our city. san francisco is an amazing convention city. and the expanded moscone centre will keep us world-class to continue to host these large conferences and conventions for

the future. i too have to acknowledge a number of folks here today, and i want to start by thanking, and a special acknowledgement to the meeting planners that are here today. i want to thank them for working with us throughout these last years of construction. we know it has not been easy and we appreciate it. the project has been a true team effort on so many fronts. it is a public-private partnership between moscone expansion district, formed by the hotel community, and the city and county of san francisco it doesn't stop there as we work together through the many years of design by skidmore owning. showing off today as we sit in this amazing lobby.

and the constructions schedule was complicated as we continue to keep moscow the up and running, the majority of the time, it was vital to the city, to our hotels, to the industry, not to lose the economic impact that the center generates. i thank you to everyone who worked so hard to ensure that clients had successful shows, construction continued to be on time, and the city stayed busy. and now the exciting work really begins. we are committed to working closely with the centre, was san francisco travel, with everyone to continue to attract the very best events to our city. we know there are no better teams, hospitality industry, and convention center in the country thank you very much. [cheers and applause] >> thank you. we have heard a lot about the building, and its on-time, on budget. did i say that already call so we are prepared -- we have

prepared a short documentary to show you about the development of this building, the construction, by irving street films and our own dan golding. if i can turn your attention to the screens, we would like to run this video. ♪ >> moscone plays an important role in attracting conventions. >> meetings and conventions that account for over $700 million of direct spending. >> when a guest comes and stays in san francisco, 60 5% of his outside of this hotel. >> they spend money in our hotels and spend money in our restaurants. [♪] >> we needed to retain clients, and we need it to expand to attract others. >> we needed to be able to compete with other cities on a different level, and the expansion of moscone is going to give us a different edge, and a different opportunity. >> we had a team that went out

and surveyed and met with all of the customers, and additional exhibition space was at the top of every list. and not just random exhibition space, but continuous exhibition space. >> it offered 470,000 square feet of space between the two at hall's. >> with this expansion, not only can we take the conventions that we used to have, but now we can take conventions that maybe didn't fit before. >> for us, having all the flexibility with the air walls and being able to create spaces and meeting spaces is really important to us. >> the convention centers are just walls, and you can't see where we are. it was important for us to have a light, to have balconies that people can access, and see where they are, and feel san francisco while they are in the building. >> the moscone expansion was a very challenging project. it was half new build, half renovation, and we were doing all of this within our occupied space. >> one of the most important, problematic functional issues

with the moscone centre expansion, is to find a way to make the exhibition centre, which was built originally asked what was separate spaces, one on the north side of the street, and one on the health just south side of howard street, to connect these as one continuous space. this involves finding ways to exit but does expedite on how street and giving that street operational, while that construction happens. we could not simply close the streets and build the building. the traffic needed to slow day today. we needed to be respectful of the businesses, and not to be creating too much of an impact for them. >> you are in the center of an island, surrounded by an ocean of people, massive amounts of vehicles and cars, and construction around the project. 400 people on site daily. 40-50 subcontractors coming in and out of the building, 700,000 pages of drawings to refer to. there's a lot of moving parts. >> a big part of the success in managing the construction project was the location of the project management team.

>> what that means is the entire team was located in a single building where they could have meetings, where they could talk to each other, and the goal was to break the barriers of being separated in multiple locations. >> we know of no other project like this in the world. expansions -- of expansions that was done while the building was being used for typically they shut the building down for a period of two or three years. our concern was what would be the impact on the economy? we took a much more difficult road, and we decided to keep the building open. the most -- the moscone project -- >> environmental features of the building are a key component of the design. >> we are starting construction for the city his largest array of rooftop solar panels right here at the center. >> we literally are harnessing water for moisture of the air.

we are combining at the end with rain water we are collecting in the wintertime. finally we are harvesting water below the building. >> we actually pumped out about 15 million gallons of water a year, and in the past, it has come directly into the sewer to be treated. we have added a water treatment plant, and we pumping in and capturing that water and treating that water on site and putting it back in the gardens get putting it in our toilets, putting it in our street cleaners. >> the moscone centre has been part of the neighborhood for many years since we opened in 1981. since that time, after every project and expansion that we've been through, we have always engaged that neighbors. >> the community went into the process with various concerns about size and scale of the convention centre, construction timeline, construction process, noise, we had over 24 community meetings with community leaders, one-on-one meetings, and the most important thing is that we

listen to their feedback. >> they brought us in early so we had a chance to inform things was not as if we were being told what was going to happen, it was actually a dialogue. >> differences that the community proposed to us that we ended up incorporating into the design were really win-win for both of us. >> terraces were not part of the design, but the community came out and really wanted the architects to come up with a different way to sort of soften the façade of the building, and the terraces were a natural way to do it. >> the top lab that recently opened is a place for kids, five years of age and younger, and that has been an important addition to the neighborhood, because we have seen over the last several years, a growing number of families with very young children. >> we have the replacement of the pedestrian bridge fully landscaped with seating and public art. >> we have cooperated with the san francisco arts commission, and we have four installations in and around moscone centre.

>> the project is 550 million plus. >> the financing strategy was unique to some extent. we knew the city had to contribute to a portion of it, we had to agree on what stuff contribution staff contribution was, but we also needed the hotel community to be a part of it. >> the discussion about the expansion was unanimous and that we needed to do it. the hotels came together, and we voted on a funding mechanism which would put an assessment on the room revenue. that assessment is funding about two thirds of the project. the other third of the project will be funded by the city and county of san francisco. we can't move business forward unless we work together, and this is a great example of that. this is a great example of how public and private can come together. >> we've had a lot of collaboration. we have had a long history of neighbors being involved, and city's leadership, nsf travel

and all the partners really trying to do something great for the city, would also make sure that everyone feels good about how it impacts the neighborhoods , and how they partnered with such a good project. this has been a seven year project, and during that time, all of our approvals were unanimous at the city from the beginning, up until now. >> the moscone expansion had a significant impact in creating jobs in san francisco. over 3500 temporary construction jobs, and over 900 permanent jobs. >> we at the city have a requirement that we referred to as local business enterprise. we set a goal of 15% of participation, and over $60 million has been allocated to local frames for the design, and many of the construction signs. >> we had a poster of the globe on our field office wall, and we literally had a pain on every single continent from all of the

hands that have touched this project from all of the tradespeople. it is very much san francisco. >> we are seeing the reward from this project straight away. we have seen what the convention calendar looks like. 2019 will be one of the best convention years that the city has ever enjoyed. >> what is very exciting about this project as it will be serving generations to come. >> and to make it part of the welcome mat to our visiting the city has been just an extraordinary privilege. >> we deliver a significant building. it will be an iconic structure that sits in the middle of the city like a jewel. [♪] [applause] >> a truly has been an amazing

partnership, but the city, in hotel and hospitality committee, the neighborhood and our customers, to this holding is really dedicated ford to make this all come together. his and now we are going to cut the ribbon, and officially dedicate this building. we have spaces here after we cut the ribbon that we want to make sure you get around to see and see some of the meeting spaces, the ballroom spaces, the building on both sides will be open. our friends at the community benefit districts have great outdoor entertainment planned, and the golden state warriors and the giants will be displaying their san francisco pride by having all six of the championship trophies on display in the north lobby so you can take your selfies with them. we want to thank the giants from the warriors and we will officially open and dedicate this building. the mayor has a giant pair of scissors. we will get this in place and

cut the ribbon. >> six, five, four, three, two, one. [cheers and applause] [♪]

[♪] >> hi. welcome to san francisco. stay safe and exploring how you can stay in your home safely after an earthquake. let's look at common earthquake myths. >> we are here at the urban center on mission street in san francisco. we have 3 guest today. we have david

constructional engineer and bill harvey. i want to talk about urban myths. what do you think about earthquakes, can you tell if they are coming in advance? >> he's sleeping during those earthquakes? >> have you noticed him take any special? >> no. he sleeps right through them. there is no truth that i'm aware of with harvey that dogs are aware of an impending earthquake. >> you hear the myth all the time. suppose the dog helps you get up, is it going to help you do something >> i hear they are aware of small vibrations. but yes, i read extensively that dogs cannot realize earthquakes.

>> today is a spectacular day in san francisco and sometimes people would say this is earthquake weather. is this earthquake weather? >> no. not that i have heard of. no such thing. >> there is no such thing. >> we are talking about the weather in a daily or weekly cycle. there is no relationship. i have heard it's hot or cold weather or rain. i'm not sure which is the myth. >> how about time of day? >> yes. it happens when it's least convenient. when it happens people say we were lucky and when they don't. it's terrible timing. it's never a good time for an earthquake. >> but we are going to have one. >> how about the ground

swallowing people into the ground? >> like the earth that collapsed? it's not like the tv shows. >> the earth does move and it bumps up and you get a ground fracture but it's not something that opens up and sucks you up into haddes. >> it's not going anywhere. we are going to have a lot of damage, but this myth that california is going to the ocean is not real. >> southern california is moving north. it's coming up from the south to the north. >> you would have to invest the

million year cycle, not weeks or years. maybe millions of years from now, part of los angeles will be in the bay area. >> for better or worse. >> yes. >> this is a tough question. >> those other ones weren't tough. >> this is a really easy challenge. are the smaller ones less stress? >> yes. the amount released in small earthquakes is that they are so small in you need many of those. >> i think would you probably have to have maybe hundreds of magnitude earthquakes of 4.7. >> so small earthquakes are not making our lives better in the future?

>> not anyway that you can count on. >> i have heard that buildings in san francisco are on rollers and isolated? >> it's not true. it's a conventional foundation like almost all the circumstances buildings in san francisco. >> the trans-america was built way before. it's a pretty conventional foundation design. >> i have heard about this thing called the triangle of life and up you are supposed to go to the edge of your bed to save yourself. is there anything of value to that ? >> yes, if you are in your room. you should drop, cover and hold onto something. if you are in school, same thing, kitchen same thing. if you happen to be in your bed, and

you rollover your bed, it's not a bad place to be. >> the reality is when we have a major earthquake the ground shaking so pronounced that you are not going to be able to get up and go anywhere. you are pretty much staying where you are when that earthquake hits. you are not going to be able to stand up and run with gravity. >> you want to get under the door frame but you are not moving to great distances. >> where can i buy a richter scale? >> mr. richter is selling it. we are going to put a plug in for cold hardware. they are not available. it's a rather complex. >> in fact we don't even use the richter scale anymore. we use a moment magnitude. the richter scale was early technology.

>> probably a myth that i hear most often is my building is just fine in the loma prieta earthquake so everything is fine. is that true ? >> loma prieta was different. the ground acceleration here was quite moderate and the duration was moderate. so anyone that believes they survived a big earthquake and their building has been tested is sadly mistaken. >> we are planning for the bigger earthquake closer to san francisco and a fault totally independent. >> much stronger than the loma prieta earthquake. >> so people who were here in '89 they should say 3 times as strong and twice as long and that will give them more of an

occasion of the earthquake we would have. 10 percent isn't really the threshold of damage. when you triple it you cross that line. it's much more damage in earthquake. >> i want to thank you, harvey, thanks pat for >> hello, i am with the recreation and parks department. we are featuring the romantic park location in your backyard. this is your chance to find your heart in santa and cisco with someone special.

-- san francisco with someone special. our first look out is here at buena vista park, a favorite with couples and dog walkers. both have a significant force. a refreshing retreat from urban life. the romantic past that meander up and down the park under pines and eucalyptus. hang out in this environment and you might see butterflies it, fennel, and then the lines. -- dandelions. is ada accessible. public transit is plentiful.

we have conquered the steps, we have watched the dogs, and we have enjoyed a beautiful view. this is a place to take someone special on a romantic stroll and enjoyed a beautiful look out. welcome to corona heights located in the heart of this district. it offers a view of the downtown skyline, the bay bridge, and the east bay. it is one of the best kept secrets in the city. it is hardly ever crowded. on any given day, you will run into a few locals. , bought a 37 bus to get there without any parking worries. for legged friends can run freely. there is also a patch of grass for the small box. >> it is a great place. it is a wonderful place to have

these kinds of parks. that dog owners appreciate it. >> take time to notice of the wildfires that are on the grassland and keep your head out on the lookout for hawks and other bird life. be sure to take your camera and be prepared to take a view of the city will not forget. it has a beautiful red rock formations. you could watch the sunrise over the bay. this is another one of our great lookouts. we are at mount davidson. 928 feet. this is the place for you to bring someone special. to not forget that dogs and enjoy all of the pathways and greenery that surrounds you. it provides a peaceful oasis of

open space and great hiking trails. the spectacular view offers a perfect place to watch the sunrise or sunset with someone you love. >> it is a good place to get away from the hectic life of the city. come up here and listen to nature, i get some fresh air. that view is fantastic. >> where sturdy shoes. hikers get the feeling of being in a rain forest. mount davidson is also a great place to escape the noise and the bustle of the city. take the 36 bus and it will drop you at the entrance. it is quite a hike to the top but the view is worth every step. this is the place to bring that someone special.

golden gate park's largest body of water is an enchanting place. is a popular spot for paddling around in boats, which can be rented. created in 1893, it was designed for these your boating -- for leisure boating. it is named for the wild strawberries that once flourished. there is also a waterfall, two bridges, and trails the climb to the summit, the highest point at more than four hundred feet. you can catch glimpses of the western side of the city that make this hilltop a romantic look out.

for public transit, i take the n train. the lad the ad -- lake is ada accessible. watch many ducks, swans, and siegel's. -- seagulls. it is a great place to stroll and sail away. many couples come here to take a ride around a lake, going under the bridges, passing the chinese pavilion and the waterfall. for a quiet getaway, making for a memorable and magical experience. located on 19th avenue, this growth is the place to where you're hiking boots, bring the family and the dog because it has so much to offer you and

your loved ones. it is a truly hidden gem in the city. the park is rich with eucalyptus trees. long paths allow you to meander, perfect for a dog walking in a wooded environment. >> i enjoy the history. the diversity of nature that exists in such an urban city, concrete streets, cars, we have this oasis of the natural environment. it reminds us of what the history was. >> there is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available on the 28 bus to get you very easily. the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. it is also a natural lake.

this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and appreciate what you -- a wonderful breath of fresh air. come and experience in this park and enjoy the people, picnics, and sunshine. this is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved ones. in the middle of pacific heights, on top of these hills, it offers a great square, a peaceful beauty, large trees and grass and greenery. it features tables and benches, a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. there are plenty of areas for football and picnics.

it is very much a couple's park. there are many activities you can experience together. stroll on the pathways, bring your dog, or just picnic at one of the many tables and enjoy all that it has to offer together. many couples find this is a perfect park to throw down a blanket and soak up the sun. it is a majestic place that you can share with someone you chairs. lafayette park is also easily accessed from the 47, 49, and 90 buses. it is ada accessible. we are here at the historic palace of fine art in the marina district. originally built for the 1950's

exposition, the palace is situated on san francisco's number waterfront. it is ada accessible and is reached by the 28, 30, and 91 bus lines. set against the reflecting waters of the lagoon and eucalyptus trees, the palace is one of san francisco post most -- san francisco's most romantic spots to relax with that special someone while listening to the water and gazing at the swans. a beautiful to view from many locations along the mattoon, an ideal place to -- all -- lagoon, an ideal place to walk with a loved one. reservations for weddings are

available at sfrecpark.org. discarding contains plants referred to by william shakespeare's plays and poems. welcome to the shakespeare garden here in the famous golden gate park. located near the museum and the california academy of sciences, the garden was designed by the california spring blossom and wildfilower association. here is a truly enchanting and tranquil garden along a path behind a charming gate. this garden is the spot to woo your date. stroll around and appreciate its unique setting. the gorgeous brick walkway and a

brick wall, the stone benches, the rustic sundial. chaired the part -- share the bard's word hundred famous verses from a shakespearean plays. this is a gem to share with someone special. pack a picnic, find a bench, and enjoy the sunshine, and let the whimsical words of william shakespeare and floats you and your loved one away. this is one of the most popular wedding locations and is available for reservations. take a bus and have no parking worries. shakespeares' garden is ada accessible. located at the bottom of this hill, it is a secret garden with an infinite in captivating appeal. carefully tucked away, it makes

the top of our list for most intimate pyknic setting. avoid all taurus cars and hassles by taking a cable car. or the 30, 45, or 91 bus. the garden was designed by thomas church in 1957. grow old with me, the best is yet to be is inscribed on a sundial. it is anchored by twin white gazebos and flowers that bloom year-round. this is the place to tell someone special or the place to declare the commitment you two share. weddings and the event reservations are available for this adorable hidden gem.

we know there are many other romantic parks in san francisco. we hope you have enjoyed this torre of lookouts, picnics, and strolls that are available every day. until next time, do not forget to get out and play. for more information about reserving one of these romantic locations or any other location, call 831-5500. this number is best for special events, weddings, picnics, and the county fair buildings. or for any athletic field, call 831-5510. you can write us at -- or walk in and say hello.

and of course you can find more information moresfrecpark.org. -- >> hello, everyone here i am a london breed. i am the mayor of the city and county of san francisco, and i am so very excited to be here with each and every one of you here. many of you probably know i grew up not too far from here on eddie and laguna in public housing that was managed by the san francisco housing authority. we knew this property here was joe's has been managed by the san francisco housing authority, and some of you who have lived here for years have been frustrated with the elevators, with the pipes in the bathrooms, and some of the challenges that exist and we know that too often

too many of our residents who live in public housing have not been given the support and the resources, and the things that they need to be able to live in dignity. today we celebrate the renovation of 138 units, of housing for seniors and people with disabilities. and i am proud of the work that we have done to help to lead the way to renovate over 3500 units of public housing throughout the city and county of san francisco as i said before kata, i grew up in public housing, and i lived in plaza east for over 20 years of my life. the frustration that came with making the phone call to get something fixed, and waiting weeks, and sometimes months -- sometimes months for things to be fixed, my grandmother raised me, in just the challenges we experience with having to get

basic service was so frustrating and when i first became a member of the board of supervisors, one of the things i asked mayor lee to do is to work with me with focusing our attention and resources on the rehabilitation of the thousands of units that exist citywide. so many amazing people helped lead the way in moving forward and what i think is an amazing amount of time to get these units rehabbed so you have a safe and affordable clean and nice great place to live, to grow, and to thrive. i am grateful that as mayor, what's happening now is we are seeing the fruits of our labor over the past couple of years, and in mayor lee's owner, i want to celebrate this, because not

too many mayors would have taken the kind of risk that he did to do exactly what we are doing here today. i just felt strongly that we couldn't wait another 10-15 years, we couldn't continue to weight and say, we will figure it out, we will get the money, through our program, we have been able to get creative about solutions to invest the dollars in you, to invest the dollars and making sure that the places that you live in are great places to live in, just like anywhere else in san francisco. i am excited about this, the jfk tower, in the 2698 california are both great examples of our rad program which has had a tremendous success. i'm looking forward to doing even more of these developments, and i want to thank mercy housing, the john stewart company, bank of america for the financing, the