February 2014 Archives

New plaza coming to Fillmore

February 28, 2014editorsLeave a comment

WORK BEGINS in early March on an ambitious new plan to transform the forlorn public plaza at Fillmore and O’Farrell streets into a dynamic green space that honors the history and culture of the neighborhood. “It’s got a lot packed in,” said architect Jane Martin, whose Shift Design Studio designed the new plaza. “We want…

Rag & Bone is a go

February 28, 2014editorsLeave a comment

AFTER PAYING $25,000 a month rent for seven months on a key corner location at Fillmore and California streets, the New York-based fashion retailer Rag & Bone finally on February 20 got the blessing of the city Planning Commission to open a store there. Rag & Bone will occupy the two spaces that were home…