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A Nature Positive San Francisco Future: What's Good SF! Series

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Join us for the third installment of the "What's Good, SF!” series as we delve into the future of San Francisco and how sustainability, biodiversity and access to nature can help us flourish. From navigating climate change to improving public health, how we shape and integrate our natural world is critical—holding immense potential to support our people, places and ecosystems.

A thought-provoking discussion will bring together visionary civic leaders who are reimagining how our city can evolve to become a thriving, eco-friendly metropolis. From brand new partner collaborations like Reimagining SF to ambitions for accessible nature woven into our urban fabric, discover the plans and aspirations for nature’s place in the revitalization of San Francisco.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation on how San Francisco can lead the way in creating a sustainable, vibrant, and inclusive future for the whole city.

"What's Good, SF!” is a compelling series delving into the post-pandemic revitalization of San Francisco. Through three insightful programs, the series navigates the city's landscape of opportunity and challenge. Join us as we uncover the stories of resilience, adaptation and transformation that define San Francisco's journey toward a new, vibrant and sustainable future.

Part 1: Future of Downtown

Part 2: People Power & Service 

Notes

This program has 2 types of tickets available: in-person and online-only. Please pre-register to receive a link to the live-stream event.

If you have symptoms of illness (coughing, fever, etc.), we ask that you either stay home or wear a mask. Our front desk has complimentary masks for members and guests who would like one.

Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California is a nonprofit public forum; we welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our programming.

This program is generously supported Levi Strauss & Co.

Levi Strauss & Co

Main image by Ryan White, Parks Conservancy; Hasselbring photo by Masaki Omori; other speaker photos courtesy the speakers.

All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.

Tue, Oct 22 / 5:30 PM PDT

The Commonwealth Club of California
110 The Embarcadero
Taube Family Auditorium
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States

Speakers
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Jacqueline C. Bryant

Executive Director, A. Philip Randolph Institute SF, an India Basin Waterfront Parks Partner Organization

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Phil Ginsburg

General Manager, San Francisco Recreation & Park Department

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Lew Stringer

Associate Director of Natural Resources, Presidio Trust.

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Rebecca Johnson

Director, Center for Biodiversity and Community Science, California Academy of Sciences

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Amber Hasselbring

Executive Director, Nature in the City.

Format

5 p.m. doors open & check-in
5:30–6:35 p.m. program
(all times Pacific Time)

COST

Members receive 30–50 percent discounts (not a member? Join)

In-person: 
$20 
Online:
$5