In this episode, we explain how anchor plates help hold up brick walls; why metal fire escapes are mostly found on older buildings; what impact camouflaging defensive designs has on public spaces; who benefits from those spray-painted markings on city streets, and more. Drawing from stories in the book, we talk about everything from stoplights and crosswalks to speed cushions and easement plaques.
The educational community hub at 6510 Stockton Ave. is worn like a well-read book. Built in 1948, El Cerrito's library is a quaint, mid-century modern building that is too small, seismically unsafe, built with hazardous materials and not fully accessible to seniors and people with disabilities.
Jenell Moffett, chief impact officer for DAA, told Austin Monitor that while the office market has cooled, several major public infrastructure projects totaling more than $20 billion are moving forward at full speed.
As I said in my speech, I thought it was important to address this because it's been soul destroying, this campaign. I've fought four general elections.