Stormwater Management at Target

Stormwater Management at Target
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There are swales at the Albany Target that indicate deeper thought about stormwater managment (than typical big boxes). The site itself is next to two creeks and not far from the SF Bay. A great Guide to San Francisco Bay Area Creeks was put together by the Oakland Museum of California. The swales make the parking lot look a little nicer, though it's still vast. John King thought this Target was a worthy landmark in the Bay Area.

The Key to Temescal

The Key to Temescal
Originally uploaded by gojanelin

Yes, it's a crosswalk! OK, there are a bunch of other things going on in Temescal that make its revitalization possible. But, how would you get there without crossing the street? This signalized crosswalk isn't that far from the main intersection of 51st and Telegraph. It tames the huge arterial. It connects the parking lot with the row of older shops at the other end (where the cool stuff is). From this corner you have a great view of the buildings. Go ahead, strut across the crosswalk, stroll along the wide sidewalks, use the outdoor benches, and observe the urban scene.

Bus Rapid Transit on Telegraph

Bus Rapid Transit on Telegraph
Originally uploaded by gojanelin

Line 1R is the Rapid Bus line that runs north south in the East Bay. There is a display in this bus stop showing the time until the next express service bus. AC Transit explains Bus Rapid Transit. There is also the possibility of dedicated, priority bus lanes.

Bakesale Betty's in Temescal

Bakesale Betty's in Temescal
Originally uploaded by gojanelin

Think strawberry shortcake, fried chicken sandwiches, and lemon ice! This place is very popular at the corner of 51st and Telegraph. Seating is informal, at ironing boards on the sidewalk. You can't miss Bakesale Betty, she wears a blue wig.

Berkeley Bowl West Interior

Berkeley Bowl West Interior
Originally uploaded by gojanelin

Berkeley Bowl West is the new palace of food for the East Bay. Kava Massih Architects did a great job with the design. The daylit interior of this store is really nice. It's almost intimidating, it's so big. There is underground parking. This part of West Berkeley is starting to grow up into an urban magnet. Oh how timely, John King likes it too!

A Bike Sharrow

A Bike Sharrow
Originally uploaded by gojanelin

This is a sharrow. It indicates a lane that is to be shared with bikes and regular traffic. This two lane street narrows at the crosswalk, with sidewalks extending with bulb-outs.