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Zach Klein
@zachklein
Terraforming a city sidewalk: zachklein.com/garden
San Francisco
Joined November 2006
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    Reminder to watch The Man Who Planted Trees (with or without kids). This is like an annual health checkup for me to center on what's important. youtube.com/watch?v=IWEPqh…
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    This image of Buenos Aires is amazing.
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    You guys. My wife's uncle is a major model train buff. He built a 2000sqft train layout over decades and now he wants to retire from the hobby and just give the whole thing away for FREE. He asked me if I knew anyone...I want to help!
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    Something special is happening in Barcelona. It started last month when some parents organized a bike ride to school for just five kids. Now entire neighborhoods are joining. They call it Bicibús – or Bike Bus.
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    Seven years ago I planted my sidewalk garden in San Francisco.
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    Groan. In 1918, most lumber in North America came from old-growth forests (adiós, California redwoods!). These trees grew slowly over centuries in dense, competitive conditions, resulting in very tight growth rings and naturally dense, strong wood. These forests largely don’t
    Enshiitification of product. Over time, everything is lower quality.
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    When I die and I'm reincarnated, I hope I become a bioswale.
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    The city said it would take three years to install a speed bump. So I bought my own on the Internet for $98. 😊 Story here: substack.zachklein.com/p/the-city-sai…
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    My 5yo asked, “How big is a wolf?” So I Google it... Google’s first result is the option (in browser!) to place a realistic wolf in the room with us so we can walk around it and see for ourselves. Magical. The closest I have felt to a Young Lady’s Illustrated Primer.
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    America now builds more 3-car garages than 1bdrm apartments. Our nation has an average of 1,000 sqft of parking for each car vs. 800 sqft of housing per person.
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    Replying to @zachklein
    The catch: It consists of 43 modules and it's currently located in Portland, OR. You would have to transport to its final destination, but he can provide expertise for disassembly, shipping, and reassembly.
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    This is a ready-to-go, major exhibit for any public space. Would be perfect for children's museum. Interested? DM me. I will only pass along very serious interest, so please tell me about your org/space/ability to cover shipping and install.
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    My SFPD story: My house was robbed while we were sleeping. Guy cleaned out every thing valuable from the ground floor including family heirloom. Call cops, they show up 2 hours later. Give them clear picture of guy’s face and am able to track one Apple device in real time…
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    Never seen anything like this in San Francisco. Bernal right now…
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